Production Engineer

Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Barnstaple seeks a Production Engineer to enhance production processes through effective design and management. Responsibilities include calibrating tooling, designing layouts, and optimizing product designs for manufacturability. The ideal candidate has a background in mechanical or electrical engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with SolidWorks. The position offers flexible working arrangements and competitive salary up to £38k.

Benefits

Hybrid/flexible working

25 days annual leave

Up to 16 days flexi leave

Half-day Fridays

Private medical insurance

All Staff Bonus

Group Pension Plan

Wellbeing Centre

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Mechanical or electrical engineering background required.
• Experience with calibration, measurement systems, and gauges.
• Knowledge of SMED and TPM methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Calibrating tooling.
• Generating and maintaining standard operating instructions.
• Designing production line layouts and balancing.
• Managing material handling and storage systems.
• Conducting time studies in manufacturing.
• Optimizing product designs for DFM.
• Reviewing process improvements to reduce costs.
• Developing visual controls on the shop floor.
• Leading implementation of engineering changes.
• Addressing quality issues in manufacturing.

Skills

Design of production tooling and equipment

Calibration

Measurement systems

Strong problem-solving skills

Manufacturing documentation

ISO9001 awareness

Ability to interpret designs

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

About The Role
Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise. We protect what matters — our nations, waters, land, cities, people, environment, and the world. As a Production Engineer, you will ensure SEA’s production processes are effective and predictable by deploying appropriate processes, controls, and equipment. You will also provide input into PV projects to promote DFM best practices.

This position is based at our Barnstaple site with flexible working arrangements.

Salary: Up to £38k, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Calibrating tooling
• Generating and maintaining standard operating instructions
• Designing production line layouts and balancing
• Managing material handling, storage, and continuous flow/pull systems
• Conducting time studies in manufacturing
• Optimizing and challenging product designs for DFM
• Reviewing and implementing process improvements to reduce costs
• Developing visual controls on the shop floor
• Leading the implementation of engineering changes
• Addressing quality issues in manufacturing
• Evaluating returned materials and products
• Participating in daily GEMBA meetings
• Designing fixtures and tooling for assembly tasks
• Supporting PFMEA and implementing improvements

About our company
At SEA, we develop advanced solutions to make the world safer, cleaner, and more efficient. We provide applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems used worldwide. Our systems offer rapid threat response and system effectiveness, supporting numerous navies and expanding our expertise in overseas markets.

What we offer
We foster innovation, flexibility, and creative problem-solving. We provide generous rewards, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities. Benefits include:

• Hybrid/flexible working
• 25 days’ annual leave, with buy and sell options
• Up to 16 days flexi leave
• Half-day Fridays
• Paid leave for Reservists
• Private medical insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan (up to 7% employer contribution)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & social activities
• Employee discounts
• GP and financial advice
• Life assurance
• Publication and recruitment bonuses
• Development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning
• Facilities like EV charging points, onsite bistro, free beverages, showers, and parking

Skills required
Design of production tooling and equipment (Mechanical or electrical engineering, SolidWorks preferred). Experience with calibration, measurement systems, gauges, SMED, TPM. Strong problem-solving skills, manufacturing documentation, ISO9001 awareness, and ability to interpret designs.

Join us and be part of something impactful — protecting what matters.

For more information, contact Kelly Thomas at 03330 414300 or [e-mail].