Production Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Birmingham is seeking a Production Engineer to oversee production plans and ensure timely project delivery. This role involves coordinating with various teams to maintain clear communication and momentum across projects. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical engineering background and at least 5 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers an opportunity to drive efficiency and continuous improvement in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Apprenticeship trained, ideally HNC/HND.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute, and maintain production plans.
• Act as the key communication link between departments.
• Monitor progress against milestones and remove bottlenecks.
• Drive accountability across teams.
• Champion continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong mechanical engineering background

Skilled communicator

Proactive problem-solver

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client is an innovative organisation working in a highly specialist defence-related industry, delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions where precision, speed, and reliability are critical. They are now seeking a Production Engineer to take a central role in ensuring production plans are not just created — but successfully delivered. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll coordinate across Design, Procurement, CNC, Project Engineering teams and suppliers to keep projects running seamlessly from concept through to completion. This is a role for someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys problem-solving, and can ensure clarity and momentum across multiple moving parts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute, and maintain production plans to ensure on-time project delivery
• Act as the key communication link between departments, suppliers, and senior leadership
• Monitor progress against milestones, escalating risks and removing bottlenecks quickly
• Drive accountability across teams — ensuring actions are clear, tracked, and delivered
• Champion continuous improvement in efficiency, collaboration, and workflow

Experience / Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background, with 5+ years in an engineering/manufacturing environment
• Apprenticeship trained, ideally HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering (minimum ONC)
• Skilled communicator, able to influence and align multiple teams and stakeholders
• Experienced in fast-paced production settings, balancing priorities under tight deadlines
• A proactive, driven problem-solver who thrives on delivering results

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