Production Engineer

Reed; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Chelmsford is searching for a Process & Production Engineer. This role involves continuous improvement initiatives, workflow optimization, and process documentation. The ideal candidate holds a degree in engineering and has experience in manufacturing. A competitive salary of up to £38,000 and comprehensive benefits are offered for this full-time position.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Comprehensive benefits package including pension

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• Strong communication skills with ability to work effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, introduce, and maintain routing and work instructions.
• Support quality assurance with root cause analysis.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Degree in an engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Reed Engineering are currently supporting a leading manufacturer in their search for a Process & Production Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate-level engineer with a strong background in manufacturing or production engineering to play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the shop floor. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and enhancing production processes, developing work instructions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and high-quality output.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, including workflow optimization, layout planning, and risk assessments.
• Develop, introduce, and maintain routing and work instructions.
• Support quality assurance with root cause analysis and non-conformance investigations.
• Manage engineering change requests (ECRs), process documentation, and reporting.
• Assist in the development of new products and processes alongside the design engineering team.
• Train and support production staff, particularly during first-off builds and new product introductions.
• Contribute to tooling development and production enhancements.
• Apply Lean manufacturing tools and support 5S initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with production supervisors to ensure smooth and effective production builds.
• Assess and support training needs across the shop floor.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Location & Travel

The role is primarily based on-site, with occasional travel to other facilities, customers, or suppliers as required.

Additional Information

• Salary up to £38,000 dependent on relevant skills & experience
• 25 days holiday + bank
• Comprehensive overall benefits package inc pension
• Onsite parking
• Permanent - Fulltime position - Days Monday -Friday

If you are production or process engineer looking for a new challenge with a growing company, then please apply now!