Production Engineer

Morgan Ryder; Pennington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & life cover

Free on-site parking

Career progression

34 days holiday

Health plan

Wellbeing services

Employee discount

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work

Profit sharing

Rewards programme

Job summary

Morgan Ryder is seeking an experienced Production Engineer in Lymington to join a busy engineering and manufacturing operation. You will program, set up, and prove CNC programs on 3, 4, and 5‑axis machines, develop production methods, and support shop-floor activities to meet quality and delivery targets.

You will produce detailed process plans, tooling lists, and drawings, work with ERP data, and help drive continuous improvement, mentoring others and collaborating with engineering and

Qualifications

• Proficient in creating CNC programs, solid/surface models, and drawings using CAM.
• Experience with tight tolerances across various materials.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and interpretation skills.
• Proven track record programming, setting and operating 3, 4 and 5‑axis mills/turns.
• Understanding manufacturing processes, materials and coatings.

Responsibilities

• Provide CNC programming and offline programming from drawings and 3D models.
• Set up and prove CNC programs on 3, 4 and 5‑axis machines to production standards.
• Create manufacturing process plans, routings and ERP load data.
• Produce shop floor documentation including tooling lists and fixtures.
• Review and improve existing CNC programs and methods.
• Drive continuous improvement to capacity, quality and reliability.
• Investigate issues, perform root cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Shop Floor teams.
• Support Quality and Inspection with technical guidance.
• Maintain records of designs, tooling, drawings and BOMs.

Skills

CNC programming

CAM systems

3‑axis milling

4‑axis milling

5‑axis milling

GD&T

Independent work

Quality focus

Problem solving

Education

Apprentice trained background, or equivalent engineering qualification

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Production Engineer

Lymington

£50 000 plus incredible benefits such as…

• Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Career development and progression opportunities
• 34 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Health cash plan
• Health and wellbeing services
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Profit‑sharing scheme
• Reward and recognition programmes

Are you ready to join a company with fantastic job security and a track record of internal progression opportunities?

The Role

We are seeking an experiencedProduction Engineer to support and enhance our engineering and manufacturing operations. This role will focus on programming, setting, and proving new products across a range of CNC machining centres and lathes, while driving continuous improvement and best‑practice manufacturing standards.

You will play a key role in developing efficient production methods, supporting shop‑floor operations, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering solutions using online and offline CNC programming from customer drawings and 3D models.
• Set up and prove CNC programs on 3, 4, and 5‑axis machining centres to production standard.
• Create detailed manufacturing process plans, routings, and load data into the ERP system.
• Produce clear shop‑floor documentation including tooling lists, fixtures, gauges, and set‑up sheets.
• Review existing CNC programs and manufacturing methods to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement best practices to improve production capacity, quality, and reliability.
• Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Shop‑Floor teams to support manufacturing activities.
• Provide technical support and information to Quality and Inspection teams when required.
• Manage personal workload and priorities under the guidance of the Engineering Manager.
• Produce accurate 2D dimensional stage drawings and 3D models to support manufacture.
• Create and review customer documentation, plans, and specifications as required.
• Design fixtures to aid manufacture in collaboration with shop‑floor engineers.
• Maintain detailed records of designs, tooling, drawings, bills of materials, and calculations.
• Understand and document the effects of material treatments and coatings to ensure compliant parts.
• Train and mentor others where appropriate.
• Carry out additional tasks as directed by the Engineering Manager.

Skills & Experience Required

• Ability to create CNC programs, solid/surface models, and drawings using CAM systems.
• Experience working with a wide range of materials to tight tolerances.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for product quality, process excellence, and customer satisfaction.
• Proven experience programming, setting, and operating 3, 4, and 5‑axis Mill/Turn machines.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and treatments.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained background, or equivalent engineering qualification.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm