Location: Fareham
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are recruiting for an experienced Product Engineer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Fareham.
This is a varied, hands-on engineering role where you'll act as a key link between customer requirements and manufacturing, ensuring technical information is accurately translated into clear production documentation. You'll work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing and Sales, while supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
The Role
As Product Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
Inputting, reviewing and checking Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Creating, planning and updating detailed assembly aids and manufacturing documentation
Managing configuration control of engineering documents and production packs
Reviewing and implementing customer design changes
Interpreting customer drawings, parts lists and technical specifications
Supporting Production with product yield analysis, trends and root-cause investigations
Providing Design for Manufacture (DFM) feedback to help optimise products for assembly
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing
Identifying and implementing improved methods and processes to increase efficiency and manufacturing yields
Assisting Sales with labour estimates when required
Supporting Quality Assurance activities and customer quality audits
Liaising with customers on engineering and quality-related matters
Working collaboratively across Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing and Account Management
What We're Looking For
Electronic assembly experience is essential for this position. You'll also need:
A good understanding of technical drawings and electronic component descriptions
Experience within an engineering, manufacturing or technician environment
Strong attention to detail and confidence working with technical documentation
Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work independently and solve problems effectively
A calm, organised approach within a busy manufacturing environment
Experience of mechanical assembly, MRP/stock control systems or continuous improvement would be advantageous.
An engineering qualification such as an A Level, BTEC or higher would also be beneficial but is not essential.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electronic manufacturing background who enjoys combining practical engineering knowledge with documentation, problem-solving and process improvement.
You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple areas of the business, have direct involvement in manufacturing improvements and play an important role in ensuring products are efficiently and accurately transferred into production.
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
If you have experience within electronics manufacturing or electronic assembly and are looking for your next engineering opportunity in Fareham, apply today for more information.
TJCOM
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year