Production Controller - Engineering

The Collective Network Limited; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited is seeking a Production Controller for a precision engineering environment in Daventry. You will work hands-on on the shopfloor, coordinating with departments to ensure on-time production and delivery, while developing knowledge of CNC processes and engineering drawings.

Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach are essential to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a high‑precision industry.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple plates at once.
• Ability to work in reverse from the delivery date to prioritise urgent jobs and set the production schedule.
• Experience in production and a real interest in precision engineering; willingness to learn CNC processes.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with shopfloor to ensure production is running smoothly.
• Coordinate with different departments to meet delivery dates.
• Understand technical drawings and engineering diagrams to execute manufacturing and inspection steps.

Skills

Organisation

Scheduling

Production experience

CNC machining

Job description

Production Controller - Engineering

Daventry

£45,000

In motorsport the clock is always ticking… and these strict deadlines filter down to their suppliers! I am looking for a Production Controller for a precision engineering business who supply parts into the motorsport, automotive and aerospace industries. As the Production Controller you won't just be sat at your desk… You will be down on the shopfloor, liaising with different departments to make sure production is all running smoothly! The role; you'll need the knowledge OR the willingness / interest to learn about CNC machining. Getting to know the process and timings of producing a part, right through to sending it to the customer is vital. You will need to understand technical diagrams and engineering drawings to be able to understand what is needed from an operational standpoint to get that component manufactured, inspected and most importantly sent to the customer on time.

What we need from you;

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple plates at once
• Be able to work in reverse from the delivery date, to prioritise urgent jobs and set the production schedule
• Previous production experience and a real interest in precision engineering, learning everything there is to know