Job Title
Production Engineer 6853

Location:
Coventry, CV6

Hours:
Monday - Friday

Salary:
Up to £45,000 per year + overtime

About the Company

Our client is a specialist manufacturer of precision components for military vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, and other large-scale commercial vehicles. The business operates a modern, high-tech facility with a strong focus on engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and investment in its people and technology.

Key Responsibilities of a Production Engineer

• Plan, coordinate and improve all CNC milling operations in line with production goals
• Develop and optimise CNC milling programmes for quality and efficiency
• Select appropriate tooling and cutting parameters to maximise productivity
• Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing projects
• Provide training and mentoring to CNC machinists and operators
• Troubleshoot milling-related issues and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and ISO/IATF standards

Key Skills of a Production Engineer

• Experience in production engineering, specifically within HAAS (or similar) CNC milling environments
• Strong knowledge of CNC programming and CAD/CAM (e.g., EdgeCAM, Fusion 360)
• Ability to analyse tooling and cycle time data to improve throughput
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
• Recognised qualification, apprenticeship, or timeserved experience

Benefits:

* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

* Company pension with 3% employer contribution

* Medicash healthcare plan after probation

* Death in service benefit (2x salary)

* Early finish every Friday

* External training and development opportunities

* High staff retention and long-term job security