Production Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Barnstaple is seeking a Production Engineer to optimize production processes and improve efficiency. The role involves designing production layouts, managing workflows, and ensuring quality in manufacturing. Ideal candidates should have experience in mechanical or electrical engineering and be proficient in Solidworks. This position offers a salary up to £38k with hybrid working options and extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid/flexible working

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Group pension up to 7%

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Seated lunch areas

Free beverages

Online learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Proficiency in calibration and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to create manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate tooling and generate standard operating instructions.
• Design production line layouts and balance workloads.
• Manage material handling and continuous flow systems.
• Conduct time studies in manufacturing.
• Optimize product design for DFM.

Skills

Design of production tooling and equipment

Calibration and maintenance procedures

Strong problem-solving skills

Manufacturing documentation and SOP creation

Autonomous work in similar roles

ISO9001 awareness

Ability to interpret designs

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

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Systems Engineering and Assessment Limited

Location:

Barnstaple, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

Job Description:

About The Role
Engineered to Protect, that's our promise. We protect what matters - our nations, waters, land, cities, people, environment, and 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 provide input into PV projects to promote DFM best practices.
The Production Engineer will be based at our Barnstaple site with flexible working arrangements.
The salary for this role is up to £38k, depending on experience.

What you'll do

• Calibrate tooling
• Generate and maintain standard operating instructions
• Design production line layouts and balance workloads
• Manage material handling, storage, and continuous flow/pull systems
• Conduct time studies in manufacturing
• Optimize and challenge product design for DFM
• Review and implement process improvements to reduce costs
• Develop visual controls on the shop floor
• Lead engineering change implementations
• Address quality problems in manufacturing
• Evaluate returned materials and products
• Participate in daily GEMBA meetings
• Design fixtures and tooling for assembly
• Assist with PFMEA and process improvements

About our company
At SEA, we develop advanced solutions to make the world safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our systems support navies globally and enhance system effectiveness and interoperability.

What we offer

• Hybrid/flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus options to buy/sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave
• Half-day Fridays
• Paid leave for reservists

• Private medical insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Staff bonus
• Group pension up to 7%
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & social activities
• Employee discounts
• GP and financial advice
• Life assurance
• Bonus rewards
• Online learning and development

• Electric vehicle charging points
• Seated lunch areas and onsite bistro
• Free beverages and onsite showers
• Free parking

The skills you need

• Design of production tooling and equipment (Mechanical or electrical engineering, Solidworks preferred)
• Calibration and maintenance procedures (Measurement systems, gauges, R&R, SMED, TPM)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Manufacturing documentation and SOP creation
• Autonomous work in similar roles
• ISO9001 awareness
• Ability to interpret designs

Join us and be part of something bigger: protecting what matters. For more information, contact Kelly Thomas at 03330 414300 or reach out to us on JBRP1_UKTJ.