Production Engineer

Production Engineer Lymington Full-time | Dayshift | 39 hours per week

The Company

Our client is a well-established, internationally recognised engineering and manufacturing group, supplying high-technology components into aerospace, defence, energy, and advanced industrial sectors. Their Lymington-based precision engineering division is known for producing highly complex, tight-tolerance components and assemblies, supported by state-of-the-art machining capabilities and a strong reputation for quality and innovation.

The Opportunity

As a Production Engineer, you’ll play a key role in bringing complex components to life — from programming and proving out CNC processes to driving continuous improvement across production. This is a hands-on, technically challenging role where your expertise will directly impact quality, efficiency, and manufacturing capability. What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop online & offline CNC programs from engineering drawings and 3D models
• Set, prove, and optimise programs across 3, 4 & 5-axis machining centres
• Create process plans, routings, and documentation within ERP systems (IFS)
• Design fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing solutions
• Analyse and improve existing machining methods
• Investigate production issues and implement root cause solutions
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and shop floor teams
• Produce 2D stage drawings and 3D models to support manufacture
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across production

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering
• Strong CNC programming capability (multi-axis milling/turning)
• Experience with Mazak Integrex machines (highly desirable)
• Solid understanding of GD&T and tight tolerance machining
• Ability to work with a wide range of materials and treatments
• Experience with CAD/CAM systems (Mastercam advantageous)
• Knowledge of ERP systems (IFS preferred)
• Confident working independently and within a team
• Passion for engineering excellence and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent)
• Apprentice-trained (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary + profit share scheme
• Excellent pension & life assurance
• 34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Health cash plan & wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts & assistance programme
• Free on-site parking
• Real career progression opportunities within a global engineering group

Why Apply?

This is more than just a programming role — it’s a chance to work on high-spec, complex engineering projects in an environment that values precision, innovation, and continuous improvement. If you’re a skilled CNC Programmer / Production Engineer looking for your next challenge in a high-performance manufacturing environment, this is a fantastic opportunity.