Production Engineer

Elevation Recruitment Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Plymouth is looking for a Production Engineer to enhance operations and troubleshoot production issues. The ideal candidate will have hands-on engineering experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work with both internal teams and contractors. Responsibilities include supporting production, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Manufacturing processes including Operational excellence (Lean).
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Hands-on and flexible attitude with occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Support Production activities, suggest improvements and address disruptions.
• Write SOPs, engage in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Create and review Risk Assessments and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Recognised Engineering qualification

Recognised Health & Safety qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Production Engineer - Plymouth

Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting for an established manufacturing business who are looking for a Production Engineer to support their operations and production troubleshooting.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical engineering skillset, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to liaise with contractors and internal teams.

As the Production Engineer you will:

• Support Production activities, follow up on resolutions, suggest improvements and ensure any production disruptions are addressed efficiently
• Work with Production manager, Engineering and Quality to improve/support existing and new processes
• Write SOP’s, engage in Continuous Improvement activities, specify production tooling
• Have s good knowledge of fabrication and assemblies
• Maintain the facilities database, ensuring service inspections and maintenance are up to date and compliant with current legislation
• Liaise with contractors for planned servicing and repairs and planning of major facilities works/improvements
• Review 3rd party RAMS/Method Statements prior to works commencing, Issue Permit to Work for contractors
• Creating and reviewing/updating Risk Assessments, assist with compliance checks and support a safe working environment

To be considered for the Production Engineer role you will need:

• Proven experience of leading Manufacturing processes including Operational excellence (Lean) and continuous improvement
• Experience of working with ERP/MRP systems – create and follow Works Orders, BoM’s, Standard time study
• Engineering knowledge – recognised Engineering qualification - preferred
• Experienced in creating, reviewing and controlling Risk Assessments – recognised Health & Safety qualification - preferred
• Hands-on and “can do” attitude, with flexibility regarding working hours (occasional weekends to support contractor access)
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving
• Ability to work autonomously but also have the ability to effectively work within a team environment
• Strong communication skills

For more information please get in touch with Katy Emmott or click to apply.