Senior Production Engineer

Senior Production Engineer

Ready to engineer the future of precision manufacturing?
Join a company at the forefront of advanced engineering, where innovation meets excellence. We''re looking for a Senior Production Engineer to lead transformative projects, streamline production, and elevate product quality across our operations.

As a key player in our engineering team, you''ll:

• Optimise Processes: Audit and refine manufacturing workflows to boost efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead Equipment & Tooling Strategy: Manage tooling design, selection, and maintenance-including gauges, fixtures, and CNC setups.
• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with design teams to develop scalable, efficient manufacturing processes for new products.
• Champion Quality: Partner with QA to ensure every product meets industry standards and exceeds customer expectations.
• Solve Problems Fast: Tackle production bottlenecks, defects, and equipment issues with precision and speed.
• Implement Lean & CI: Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure Safety First: Conduct Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Cut Costs, Not Corners: Identify smart ways to reduce production costs while maintaining top-tier quality.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with R&D, design, and supply chain to ensure seamless manufacturability.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Production Engineering
• 5+ years in a production/manufacturing engineering role

Technical Expertise

• Proficient in CNC machining, honing, grinding, wire eroding, and surface treatments
• Skilled in inspection, NDT, material validation, injection moulding, casting, welding, and automation
• CAD/CAM experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma, ISO 9001, AS9100, ERP/MRP systems, and LCM reviews

Soft Skills

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communicator and team collaborator
• Detail-oriented and highly organised
• Calm under pressure and deadline-driven

• Be part of a company that sets the benchmark in precision engineering
• Lead strategic projects with real impact
• Work alongside passionate professionals across departments
• Enjoy a structured work schedule with early starts and your evenings free

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.