Production Engineer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Hitchin is seeking a hands-on Production Engineer to ensure quality and efficiency in product assembly. The successful candidate will review specifications, develop manufacturing documentation, and support new products. Experience in electronics manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills are essential. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing or PCB assembly.
• Strong lean manufacturing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to produce clear manufacturing documentation.
• ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications & provide technical input for quotes.
• Develop manufacturing packs (BOMs, SMT programs, build/packing instructions).
• Manage engineering change notes (ECNs).
• Optimise processes using lean manufacturing methods.
• Troubleshoot defects and implement corrective actions.
• Support NPI, design reviews, and PFMEA activities.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Manufacturing documentation

ERP system experience

Job description

Production Engineer

Hitchin

Salary : £45,000 DOE

We're looking for a hands-on Production Engineer to ensure their products are built right first time with quality, scalability, and efficiency at the core. You'll create manufacturing documentation, support new product introduction (NPI), and drive process improvements across PCB and product assembly.

What You'll Do as a Production Engineer:

• Review customer specifications & provide technical input for quotes.
• Develop manufacturing packs (BOMs, SMT programs, build/packing instructions).
• Manage engineering change notes (ECNs).
• Optimise processes using lean manufacturing methods.
• Troubleshoot defects and implement corrective actions.
• Support NPI, design reviews, and PFMEA activities.

What You'll Bring as a Production Engineer:

• Experience in electronics manufacturing or PCB assembly.
• Strong lean manufacturing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to produce clear manufacturing documentation.
• ERP system experience.

Why Join our Client as a Production Engineer?

• Shape the way products are made, work with a collaborative team, and enjoy a competitive salary & benefits package.

Apply now or contact Molly Brooks at ProTech Recruitment in Hemel Hempstead.