Hands-On Production Engineer for Process & Efficiency

Talented People; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vincere is seeking a hands-on Production Engineer in Pulborough to support multiple production areas and improve manufacturing processes. You will work closely with operators to troubleshoot issues, develop practical solutions and document procedures for repeatable production.

The role emphasizes building robust manufacturing methods, reducing downtime and ensuring quality across the production line. A strong engineering background and shop-floor experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing or process engineering.
• Engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong technical problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on approach with shop floor work.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to operators.
• Experience creating or improving work instructions.
• Methodical fault investigation and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support across multiple production areas.
• Work with production operators to understand issues and develop solutions.
• Deliver practical training and guidance to operators.
• Familiarize with products and manufacturing methods by supporting builds.
• Investigate equipment problems and recurring process issues.
• Identify root causes and implement improvements.
• Create and update work instructions and production handover information.
• Review processes to improve efficiency, reliability and manufacturability.
• Improve tooling and equipment to support performance.
• Assist with introducing new products into repeatable production.
• Support development of robust manufacturing methods across production.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to reduce downtime and maintain quality.

Skills

Process improvement

Problem solving

Hands-on

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Equivalent practical experience

Job description

Vincere is seeking a hands-on Production Engineer in Pulborough to support multiple production areas and improve manufacturing processes. You will work closely with operators to troubleshoot issues, develop practical solutions and document procedures for repeatable production.

The role emphasizes building robust manufacturing methods, reducing downtime and ensuring quality across the production line. A strong engineering background and shop-floor experience are preferred.