Production Engineer

Production/Manufacturing Engineer * Salary up to £45K DOE * Hours of work – Monday to Friday (Days) * Great working environment * Company pension and excellent benefits * Personal development Are you an experienced Production/Manufacturing Engineer. Our client is currently recruiting an experienced Production/Manufacturing Engineer. Reporting to the Engineering Director, the role of Production/Manufacturing Engineer provides a support function to all areas of production of the business. Role responsibilities: * Transfer and embed best practice * Act as the manufacturing engineering authority on the shopfloor * Lead lean improvement, problem-solving, and line balancing activities * Drive cost, quality, safety, and waste reduction through CI culture * Provide Design for Manufacture input and manage engineering changes * Create standard operations, work instructions, and balance charts * Support cross-functional project execution * Ensure full compliance with EHS and quality standards What we’re looking for * Strong experience with machining/tooling (e.g., CNC turning and milling) (knowledge of Grinding would be an advantage) * Experience in a manufacturing engineering role – experience with tool management * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment * Strong problem-solving skills * Ability to interpret engineering drawings and tolerances * Knowledge of CAM software and CNC programming * 3D Modelling – preferably Creo * Creating BOMs and routings * Experience in fixture design Personal Attributes * Excellent communication skills at all levels * Work effectively as part of a team and independently manage own time * Flexible to the needs of the business with the ability to work calmly under pressure * Organised with attention to detail * Practical, hands-on engineering mindset * Good communication across shop floor and leadership To apply in confidence, please send your CV to Tracey McDermott at The Recruitment Fix Ltd