Production Engineer

Production Engineer – Drive Innovation in Electronics Manufacturing
Location: Andover, Hampshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Mon–Thu: 08:30–17:00, Fri: 08:30–15:30
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, based on experience
Department: Engineering Reporting to: Senior Production Engineer (PCBA)

The Opportunity

A leading electronics manufacturing business is looking for a driven Production Engineer to take ownership of New Product Introduction (NPI) and process optimisation within a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

You’ll be the key link between design and production — interpreting complex engineering data, defining efficient build processes, and ensuring that new products launch seamlessly into manufacturing. This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving, improving workflows, and delivering technical excellence.

What You''ll Do as the Production Engineer

• Lead the technical delivery of New Product Introductions (NPI)

• Analyse and interpret design data (BOMs, Gerbers, drawings) into clear, production-ready documentation

• Identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency and quality

• Provide day-to-day support to production teams, troubleshooting technical issues

• Collaborate with internal teams and customer engineering departments to resolve queries and ensure compliance

• Support training initiatives for new and existing processes

• Maintain and improve engineering documentation and standard operating procedures

What You''ll Bring as a Production Engineer

• 5 years'' experience in PCBA manufacturing or a similar electronics environment

• A solid background in NPI, process optimisation, and production engineering

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering designs and translate them into practical applications

• Engineering qualification (electronics or related field), or equivalent hands-on experience

• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset

• Confident communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally and with customers

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking team working on cutting-edge electronic products

• Make a direct impact on how products move from concept to production

• Be part of a supportive, high-performance environment that values innovation and expertise

• Grow your career with opportunities for development and advancement

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you have proven experience in New Product Introduction, process improvement, and design interpretation, apply now with a CV that clearly demonstrates your capabilities.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
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