A manufacturing organisation operating an in-house metal fabrication and assembly environment is seeking a Production Engineer to support both existing product ranges and the introduction of new products. The role sits within a Production Engineering and Lean function and focuses on improving manufacturing efficiency, quality, sustainability, and throughput across internal operations and the external supply chain.
You will work closely with Production, Lean, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure products are fit for manufacture, cost-effective, and aligned with business and customer requirements, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Support day-to-day production activities across metal fabrication and assembly operations
Identify, evaluate, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, throughput, cost, and health & safety
Conduct feasibility studies for improvement projects and deliver approved initiatives through to implementation
Collaborate with Lean teams to develop and embed best manufacturing practices, routines, and systems
Support the strategic development of in-house manufacturing capabilities to meet business objectives
Participate in new product introduction (NPI) activities to ensure designs are production-efficient before release
Review and support engineering change requests, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or safety
Assist in the creation and maintenance of manufacturing documentation and operating instructions
Liaise with internal departments, suppliers, and service providers to ensure smooth production support
Produce reports and provide updates to support manufacturing and improvement projects
Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures
Required Qualifications & Experience
HNC / HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline as a minimum
Experience supporting manufacturing operations within a batch or low-to-medium volume environment
Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes and manufacturing limitations
Proven experience implementing manufacturing improvements and continuous improvement projects
Experience with quality tools including DFMEA and PFMEA
Ability to assess manufacturability and influence design decisions during NPI
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confident working cross-functionally with production, engineering, and supply chain teams
Commercial awareness with the ability to balance quality, cost, and delivery
Desirable Experience
Prior involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) or product industrialisation
Experience with value analysis / value engineering techniques
Familiarity with root cause analysis tools (e.g. 8D, Value Stream Mapping)
Project management experience delivering manufacturing or process change
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement frameworks
Proactive, structured, and collaborative working style
Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year