Bournemouth Production Engineer – Lean, Automation, Growth

Redline Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd is recruiting a Production Engineer to join our Bournemouth manufacturing site. You will drive Lean manufacturing initiatives, support CNC machining operations, and develop process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.

You will collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams and contribute to tooling design, shop-floor improvements, and capital projects. A hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving and communication skills is sought.

Qualifications

• HND, Degree, or equivalent in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Experience as Production/Manufacturing/Industrial/Process Engineer in high-mix, low-to-medium volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Understanding of engineering change processes and ECR management.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production engineering activities in the machine shop and manufacturing environment.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (work instructions, process flows, risk assessments, PFMEAs, setup sheets, TPM schedules).
• Design jigs, fixtures, and tooling using SolidWorks to improve productivity and quality.
• Optimize factory layouts and workflows using AutoCAD and other tools.
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and 6S.
• Troubleshoot processes/equipment to minimise downtime.
• Conduct process audits and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead training to ensure consistent manufacturing standards.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement efficiency/capacity improvements.
• Perform time studies, cost analysis, and process improvements.
• Support capital equipment projects (ROI analysis, implementation, commissioning).
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve manufacturability, quality, and cost.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SolidWorks

CNC machining

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

HND or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Priority ERP

Job description

Redline Group Ltd is recruiting a Production Engineer to join our Bournemouth manufacturing site. You will drive Lean manufacturing initiatives, support CNC machining operations, and develop process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.

You will collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams and contribute to tooling design, shop-floor improvements, and capital projects. A hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving and communication skills is sought.