Production Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Halifax; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering manufacturer in Halifax is seeking a skilled Production Engineer to enhance production workflows and maintain quality standards. The role offers a competitive salary of £38,000, benefits including a pension, health support, and opportunities for long-term development. The ideal candidate has a background in mechanical engineering, experience with machining, and is proficient in CAD software.

Benefits

Company pension and life insurance

Health support plan

Annual profit-based bonus scheme

24 days holiday + birthday off + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality-critical production or manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with machining and sheet metal fabrication.
• Confident in sourcing components and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Improve production workflows and eliminate waste.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards through test procedures.
• Support production floor troubleshooting.

Skills

Production engineering expertise

Mechanical/machining knowledge

Interpreting engineering drawings

SolidWorks proficiency

Supplier management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

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.

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.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 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

• 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