Production Engineer

E3recruitment; Cleckheaton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Cleckheaton is seeking a Production Engineer to manage CNC programming and process improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong CNC machining experience and a hands-on approach. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum, along with benefits including a pension scheme and supportive training opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in CNC machining, particularly turning and milling with live tooling.
• Previous experience within production engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Confident in working from engineering drawings.
• Familiar with a range of machine controls and programming systems.
• Good PC and CAD skills for offline programming.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, practical, and committed to maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Program and set up CNC machines, focusing on CNC Turning.
• Create and modify CNC programs from customer drawings.
• Implement and maintain production processes and procedures.
• Support and lead continuous improvement activities.
• Create and manage routings and production documentation.
• Order and maintain tooling as required.
• Assist with shop floor layout and cell design.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.

Skills

CNC machining

CNC turning

Engineering drawings

Machine controls

CAD skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Apprentice-trained engineer

Tools

CNC machines

CAD software

Job description

A new opportunity has become available for a Production Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. The business offers a competitive salary, good benefits package, and long-term career prospects within a stable and supportive team.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Engineer will be responsible for CNC programming, process improvement, and general production support across the workshop. The role would suit someone with a solid background in CNC machining who enjoys a practical, hands‑on environment.

Key Responsibilities of the Production Engineer

• Program and set up CNC machines, with a particular focus on CNC Turning.
• Create and modify CNC programs from customer drawings, including offline programming using CAD.
• Implement and maintain production processes and procedures.
• Support and lead continuous improvement and problem‑solving activities.
• Create and manage routings and production documentation.
• Order and maintain tooling as required.
• Assist with shop floor layout and cell design.
• Take part in ongoing training and development.

Essential Skills & Experience of the Production Engineer

• Apprentice‑trained engineer with strong CNC machining experience, particularly turning and milling with live tooling.
• Previous experience within production engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Confident working from engineering drawings.
• Familiar with a range of machine controls and programming systems.
• Good PC and CAD skills for offline programming.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and good attention to detail.
• Reliable, practical, and committed to maintaining high standards.

What’s On Offer

• Starting salary up to £40,000 per annum
• Full‑time, permanent position
• Working hours:
• Monday to Thursday: 8.00am – 4.50pm
• Friday: 8.00am – 12.15pm (36.75 hours per week)
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive working environment

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a respected manufacturing company and play an important part in its ongoing success. To apply, please click apply or contact Conor Wood at E3 Recruitment for more details.