Production Engineer

SGS; Leadgate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in the UK seeks a Production Engineer to oversee daily production activities in Consett. The role requires hands-on testing knowledge and the ability to interpret technical specifications. Responsibilities include workflow management, client liaison, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Opportunities for a performance-related bonus and generous leave are included.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Additional day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Length of Service Awards

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Capable of interpretation of testing and material specifications.
• Hands-on testing knowledge.
• Ideally metallurgically qualified.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise day-to-day production activities.
• Establish priorities in workflow liaising with workshop staff.
• Liaise with clients on technical and commercial issues.
• Formulate and deliver morning production meetings.
• Perform testing in the laboratory on specific projects.

Skills

Hands-on testing knowledge

Interpretation of testing and material specifications

Education

Metallurgy qualification

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Discounted Gym Membership

Job Description

Job Title: Production Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Location: Consett

As a Production Engineer, you’ll be responsible for supporting and supervising the day-to-day running of all production activities at Consett, ensuring that our work is progressed in a timely manner to the satisfaction of our clients.

Key Accountabilities:

• Establish priorities in workflow liaising with our workshop and technical staff to ensure clear understanding of jobs.
• Liaise with clients on technical and commercial issues.
• Read, interpret, and apply international and client specifications.
• Formulate and deliver the morning production meeting, identifying key roles and jobs within a given day in conjunction with the Production Manager.
• Carry out technical contract reviews to progress the workflow.
• Perform testing in the laboratory on specific projects on a needs basis after suitable training.
• Ensure all H&S requirements are satisfied within the laboratory, working closely with the Production Manager, Operational Manager, and H&S representative.
• Ensure all aspects of our quality system are adhered to throughout production.

Qualifications

• Capable of interpretation of testing and material specifications.
• Hands-on testing knowledge.
• Ideally metallurgically qualified.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration. Your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.