Production Engineer

E3recruitment; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering organisation in Brighouse is seeking a skilled Production Engineer to optimise manufacturing processes and improve efficiency. You will ensure quality standards are met and provide technical guidance on the production floor. The role offers a competitive salary of £38,000 and several employee benefits, including a pension, health support plan, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension and life insurance

Health support plan

Annual profit-based bonus scheme

24 days holiday + birthday off

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production or Manufacturing Engineer in a quality-critical environment.
• Strong mechanical/machining background and knowledge of related strategies.
• Practical experience with machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, and laser cutting.

Responsibilities

• Improve production workflows and eliminate waste.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards through test procedures.
• Maintain and oversee production equipment to minimise downtime.

Skills

Production Engineering

Mechanical engineering

CAD software proficiency

Supplier management

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Production Engineer to join a growing, forward-thinking organisation at the heart of a global engineering sector. Based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, this innovative manufacturer is offering a generous salary, benefits package and continued progression opportunities to the right person.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Production Engineer will play a key role in optimising manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, maintaining high-quality standards, and supporting a growing product range across multiple engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Improve production workflows and eliminate waste.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards through the development and execution of test procedures.
• Maintain and oversee production equipment and machinery to minimise downtime.
• Analyse operations for cost efficiency and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the production floor and provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production or Manufacturing Engineer within a quality-critical environment.
• Strong mechanical/machining background with excellent knowledge of related strategies and processes.
• Proficient in interpreting and controlling engineering drawings.
• Skilled in SolidWorks (or similar CAD software) and Microsoft Excel/Word.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Practical experience with machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, and laser cutting.
• Confident sourcing components, estimating costs, and managing supplier relationships.
• Comfortable demonstrating products to internal teams and external stakeholders.

What’s On Offer to the Production Engineer

• Competitive salary of £38,000
• Company pension and life insurance
• Health support plan
• Annual profit-based bonus scheme
• 24 days holiday + your birthday off + bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities for long-term development in a growing business
• Hours: 37.5 per week 7.30 – 3-30

This is a fantastic chance for a hands-on, pragmatic Production Engineer looking to contribute to meaningful work in a mission-driven company. If you would be interested, please click apply or contact Conor Wood at E3 Recruitment