Production Engineer

IC Resources; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Production Engineer to join a technology-focused team in the UK. You will take advanced products from prototype builds through to production, interfacing across manufacturing, assembly, testing and continuous improvement.

In this hands-on role you will build, test and integrate complex systems, troubleshoot issues, and help create SOPs and production docs while driving process improvements and working with suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities.
• Experience assembling, integrating and testing complex hardware.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical or optical systems.
• Practical, proactive and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble and test mechanical, electrical and optical systems.
• Support transitioning products from prototype into production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing/assembly issues.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions and production documentation.
• Drive improvements across manufacturing processes, efficiency and quality.
• Support 3D printing, parts management and inventory.
• Collaborate with suppliers and outsourced partners.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Troubleshooting

Mechanical assembly

Electrical/optical systems

Prototyping to production

Documentation

Supplier coordination

Job description

I’m working with an innovative technology company developing cutting-edge products, and they’re looking for a Production Engineer to join their growing team.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll help take advanced products from prototype builds through to production, working across manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing and continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing

• Build, assemble and test complex mechanical, electrical and optical systems
• Support the transition of products from prototype into production
• Troubleshoot, fault-find and resolve manufacturing and assembly issues
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions and production documentation
• Drive improvements across manufacturing processes, efficiency and quality
• Support 3D printing, parts management and inventory
• Work closely with suppliers and outsourced manufacturing partners

What we’re looking for

• Production or manufacturing experience within a mechanical, electrical or optical engineering environment
• Hands-on experience with assembly, integration and testing
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
• Experience working with complex hardware or technical products
• A proactive, practical and detail-oriented approach
• Someone who enjoys solving problems and getting hands-on with hardware
• Experience supporting the journey from prototype to production would be highly beneficial