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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mentor and support two junior team members in their development.

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

Essential Requirements:

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

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Proven experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.

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Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.

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

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

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Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Experience:

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Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

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Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001.

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Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI).

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Experience within electronic or precision manufacturing environments.

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 (negotiable for the right candidate)

Benefits:

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Company pension scheme.

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25 days holiday per year.

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Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

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Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Why Join Us?

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Work with a globally recognised manufacturer in the HMI sector.

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

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

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Growing business offering long-term career progression.

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

Interested? Apply Now