Production Engineer

I’m working with a well-established manufacturing business looking to strengthen their Operations team with an experienced Production Engineer. This is a hands-on role focused on improving production efficiency, quality, and process robustness within a high-mix manufacturing environment. The role You’ll play a key part in supporting and developing production processes, from documentation and tooling design through to continuous improvement and automation projects. Working closely with production and cross-functional teams, you’ll help drive safer, more efficient, and more consistent manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities include: - Creating and maintaining production documentation such as work instructions, process flows, PFMEAs, and setup sheets - Designing jigs, fixtures, and tooling using 3D CAD - Improving production line layouts and workflow efficiency - Driving Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives - Providing day-to-day technical support to production teams - Supporting training, audits, and compliance activities - Leading process standardisation, automation, and capital equipment projects - Carrying out time studies, costings, and capacity analysis - Promoting high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance  You’ll be an experienced Production / Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineer who enjoys problem-solving on the shop floor and driving practical improvements. Essential experience and skills: - Proven experience in a high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environment - HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering - Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools - Proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks) - Experience using ERP/MRP systems - Confident communicator with strong analytical and organisational skills Desirable: - Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies - Knowledge of automation, test equipment, or LabVIEW - Six Sigma Green Belt or higher - Experience with flowline manufacture or rapid prototyping This role would suit someone who enjoys improving how things are made and wants to have a genuine impact on production performance. If this sounds like the right role for you, I’d love to hear from you — please get in touch using the details below. Ian Broadhurst 📞 07734406996 ✉️ ian.broadhurst@holtengineering.co.uk