Production Engineer

Storm Recruitment (Swindon); Lambourn Woodlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm Recruitment (Swindon) is seeking a Product Engineer for a manufacturing site in Membury, Berkshire. The role focuses on developing and maintaining production processes and lines, working with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to improve efficiency and safety.

You will help reduce waste, resolve issues and implement best practices on the shop floor. The position offers a £34,000 starting salary (DOE) with a review after six months based on results.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery and quality control.
• Able to identify problems and develop practical solutions.
• Continuous improvement mindset and results-focused.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and production lines
• Identify and resolve production issues and inefficiencies
• Introduce improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality Control teams
• Support quality control and ensure products meet required standards
• Identify and report unsafe working practices
• Implement best practice and safety procedures
• Provide technical support across production
• Review machinery and methods to improve performance

Skills

Mechanical skills

Analytical skills

Manufacturing experience

Continuous improvement mindset

Team player

Job description

Product Engineer

Membury, Berkshire

Monday to Thursday - 8am - 5pm (Friday 7am - 3pm)

£34,000 DOE (Review after 6 months)

Due to its location, you must have your own transport to apply for this role. Site not accessible by bicycle or public transport

The Role

We are looking for a Production Engineer to help develop, improve and maintain manufacturing processes and production lines.

You will work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to identify issues, improve efficiency and ensure manufacturing processes operate safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and production lines
• Identify and resolve production issues and inefficiencies
• Introduce improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality Control teams
• Support quality control and ensure products meet required standards
• Identify and report unsafe working practices
• Implement best practice and safety procedures
• Provide technical support and problem-solving across production
• Review machinery, equipment and manufacturing methods to improve performance

Skills & Experience

• Has strong mechanical, technical and analytical skills
• Has experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Understands manufacturing processes, machinery and quality control
• Is confident identifying problems and developing practical solutions
• Has a continuous improvement mindset
• Is results-focused and proactive
• Has excellent communication and people skills
• Works well as part of a team
• Can communicate technical information clearly to both production staff and management

Salary starts at £34,000, with the opportunity for this to be reviewed after 6 months based on proven results