Production Engineer

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; Newton Solney CP; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Production Engineer for a new manufacturing facility in Barton Under Needwood. This role involves stabilizing production, interpreting technical drawings, and supporting new operational standards in a cutting-edge environment. Ideal candidates should have strong engineering skills and a hands-on attitude, ready to tackle challenges in a fast-paced build-phase. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence site operations and be part of a significant £40m investment project.

Qualifications

• Strong production engineering capability with a hands-on mindset.
• Experience in fast-changing build-phase environments.
• Confidence in coaching operators in best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key engineering link between operations and technical teams.
• Investigate production losses using structured problem-solving tools.
• Lead engineering actions to resolve production issues and lock in results.
• Support the introduction of work into a brand-new workshop with new equipment.

Skills

Production engineering capability

Lean problem-solving

Data analysis

Job description

Production Engineer

£55,000 - £60,000 | Barton Under Needwood (Initial period in Doncaster - expenses covered)

A £40m investment. A manufacturing site still under construction. A rare chance to engineer a facility from day one.

This is not a steady‑state production role.

This is an opportunity to join a major rail engineering organisation at a pivotal moment — as it delivers a brand‑new manufacturing and overhaul facility, currently under construction, designed to become one of the largest hubs in the UK and Europe.

As part of a large‑scale relocation and expansion programme, multiple product lines are being transferred into a newly built, state‑of‑the‑art site in Barton Under Needwood. The facility will feature brand‑new workshops, new equipment and modern production layouts, built for long‑term growth.

During the first 6‑12 months, the role will be primarily based in Doncaster as part of the transition programme, before moving permanently to Barton Under Needwood once the new site is fully operational.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering and operations, playing a key part in stabilising production while helping define how the new site operates long term.

As Production Engineer, you will act as the technical backbone of the shop floor — turning drawings, data, and intent into reliable, repeatable production performance.

You will:

• Act as the key engineering link between operations and technical teams
• Ensure accurate interpretation of drawings, routings and technical instructions
• Investigate production losses using Lean / structured problem‑solving tools
• Analyse data to identify inefficiencies and drive improvement projects
• Lead engineering actions to resolve production issues and lock in results
• Support the introduction of work into a brand‑new workshop with new equipment
• Coach and support operators in standards, best practice and process mastery
• Support planning, estimating and operational excellence activity as the site scales

What matters is strong production engineering capability, a hands‑on mindset and confidence operating in a fast‑changing, build‑phase environment.

This role suits an engineer who enjoys being on the shop floor, solving real problems, and helping shape how a facility runs — not just maintaining the status quo.

If you are a Production Engineer who wants to work in a brand‑new environment, influence how a site is built, and be part of a long‑term £40m investment — this role offers a challenge few others can.

Apply now to be part of the launch of a next‑generation rail manufacturing facility.

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership, and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing, and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall always adhere to such a policy and will review on an on‑going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.