Production Engineer

Job Title: Production Engineer
Type: Permanent
Location: Newark
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (office / site-based)

Company Overview:
Join a leading electronics manufacturer, providing innovative-solutions for major global organisations across industries such as marine, medical, aerospace, defence, and industrial automation. The company is currently experiencing significant growth and requires a skilled Production Engineer to support the optimisation and improvement of manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and improve existing production processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure smooth transition from design to manufacturing.

• Identify and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and risk assessments.

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, Kaizen, and 5S.

• Provide technical engineering support to production teams on the shop floor.

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality, throughput, and reliability.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards in all processes.

• Work closely with design, quality, and maintenance teams to optimise equipment performance.

• Mentor and support two junior team members in their development.

• Collaborate across engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure high standards and efficiency.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering (or related discipline).

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.

• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, analytical approach.

• Excellent collaboration skills across various teams (engineering, production, quality).

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001.

• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI).

• Experience within electronic or precision manufacturing environments.

Salary: -35,00040,000 (negotiable for the right candidate)

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme.

• 25 days holiday per year.

• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a globally recognised manufacturer in the HMI sector.

• Opportunity to work with high-profile, blue-chip customers across various industries.

• Hands-on role with significant involvement in process improvement and NPI.

• Growing business offering long-term career progression.

• Collaborative engineering culture, working closely with design, production, and quality teams.

Interested? Apply Now!