Production Engineer

RSS Wessex Ltd; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business is seeking a Production Engineer in Blandford, offering a competitive salary of £36,000. In this role, you'll manage engineering projects, design production layouts, and implement new processes. Ideal candidates have experience in production or manufacturing engineering with strong knowledge of lean tools. Benefits include 25 days holiday, annual bonus, and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Annual bonus scheme

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Opportunities for further development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production engineering or manufacturing engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of lean tools such as 5Y, 8D, FMEA, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing production engineering projects and reporting on progress.
• Designing and improving production cell layouts to optimise efficiency.
• Leading the introduction of new processes, tools, and practices.

Skills

Lean tools (5Y, 8D, FMEA, Value Stream Mapping)

Production engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Analytical problem-solving

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Production Engineer | Blandford | £36,000

Are you a methodical problem-solver with a passion for improving manufacturing processes? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your ideas can make a real impact?

Join a well-established engineering business where you’ll play a key role in driving production efficiency, introducing new processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Healthcare plan
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for further development

Responsibilities

• Managing production engineering projects and reporting on progress
• Designing and improving production cell layouts to optimise efficiency
• Leading the introduction of new processes, tools, and practices
• Creating and maintaining work instructions, procedures, and documentation
• Supporting prototype builds and resolving manufacturing issues

Experience & skills

• Previous experience in a production engineering or manufacturing engineering role
• Strong knowledge of lean tools such as 5Y, 8D, FMEA, and Value Stream Mapping
• Familiarity with ERP systems and engineering documentation
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• A methodical and analytical approach to problem-solving

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Josh Hill at Rubicon for more information.