Production Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering manufacturer in Brighouse is seeking a skilled Production Engineer to optimise manufacturing processes and maintain high-quality standards. The role offers a competitive salary of £38,000, benefits including a pension and life insurance, and opportunities for long-term development. Ideal candidates will have experience in production engineering and expertise in SolidWorks, with a focus on improving efficiency and equipment maintenance.

Benefits

Company pension

Health support plan

Annual profit-based bonus

24 days holiday + birthday off

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality-critical manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in interpreting and controlling engineering drawings.
• Comfortable sourcing components and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Production Engineering experience

Strong mechanical/machining background

Knowledge of engineering drawings

Proficient in SolidWorks

Experience with machining and fabrication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities of the Production Engineer

• 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.

Essential Skills & Experience of the Production Engineer

• 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