Production Engineer

COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE
Our client is an established, and growing High-Profile North-East manufacturing business, and a leader in their field. They provide strong and sustained investment in people, capital and plant. Possessing a strong set of values, their team work, culture and ethics are at the root of their success. The company are a leader in their field. The company produces a range of high-quality, British-made products with an emphasis on innovation, quality, and minimal environmental impact.

Due to continued growth they’re seeking to appoint a Production Engineer. The successful candidate will hold a pivotal position focused on improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. This role supports continuous improvement across production operations, with responsibilities spanning process development, cost reduction, tooling design, and staff training.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Improve production methods, equipment, and tooling to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Implement and maintain quality standards, document procedures, and ensure products meet specifications and customer expectations.
• Identify risks, enforce safety protocols, and ensure compliance with environmental and quality regulations.
• Monitor performance, manage production plans, allocate tasks, and support achievement of output targets.
• Investigate technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions to maintain smooth operations.
• Lead initiatives to reduce material usage, waste, and inefficiencies while maintaining high quality.
• Support the integration of new products into production, ensuring systems, tooling, documentation, and costings are in place.
• Provide technical training and guidance to production staff to improve skills, productivity, and reduce waste.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Degree in engineering or equivalent experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Skilled in process analysis, root cause investigation, and tooling/fixture design.
• Strong analytical mindset with a structured approach to resolving complex production challenges.
• Clear and effective communicator across teams, including management, design, and production.
• Ability to motivate and influence teams, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in writing and modifying CNC code to produce precision parts; works closely with design and production teams to ensure accuracy.
• Familiarity with timber materials and woodworking processes is beneficial but not essential.
• Organised and able to work to deadlines
• PC literate with a good grasp of MS Packages

DETAILS OF PACKAGE
Up to £40,000 PA (depending on experience) + Completive Benefits, including Profit Share, Private medical Care, Staff discount, Employee Assistance scheme.