Production Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK manufacturer in the life safety sector is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to support daily production and lead initiatives for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background with PCBA experience and skills in electronic test systems. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the introduction of new processes and products into manufacturing, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Strong electronics bias in manufacturing/production engineering.
• Experience in PCBA manufacturing and electronic test systems.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing teams with technical problem solving.
• Investigate and resolve quality and process issues.
• Lead continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Manufacturing/Production Engineering background

Proven PCBA manufacturing experience

Good understanding of electronic test systems

LabVIEW experience

TestStand experience

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

WATS

Job description

Overview

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Type: Full-time, Permanent

A well-established UK manufacturer within the life safety sector, backed by a FTSE 100 parent company, is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join its Production Engineering team.

This role will support day-to-day production, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and play a key role in the introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing teams with hands-on technical problem solving
• Investigate and resolve recurring quality, process, and downtime issues
• Lead CI and structured problem-solving activities (RCA / 8D)
• Support NPI activities and process introductions
• Create and maintain SOPs, BOMs, and routings
• Monitor and improve PCBA test performance and yield
• Update test specifications, limits, and software
• Liaise with PCBA suppliers and test equipment providers
• Work closely with Quality and Supply Chain to ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Manufacturing/Production Engineering background with strong electronics bias
• Proven PCBA manufacturing experience
• Good understanding of electronic test systems and data analysis
• LabVIEW and TestStand experience highly desirable
• Knowledge of WATS or similar tools beneficial
• Experience managing change and leading CI activities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence & RTW