Production Engineer

Armfield Limited; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Armfield Limited is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of engineering teaching and research equipment. The Production Engineer role focuses on improving manufacturing processes, supporting production teams, and ensuring on-time delivery of engineered products.

You will work across Engineering, Purchasing, Stores and Production to drive lean improvements, standardise procedures, and deliver safety and quality improvements in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Production Engineering.
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience of process improvement techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central).
• CAD knowledge.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Experience of low-volume, high-mix manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing and assembly teams.
• Resolve production issues and remove barriers to efficient workflow.
• Investigate root causes of production and quality problems and implement corrective actions.
• Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing.
• Analyse production processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and safety.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
• Lead operational improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Monitor project progress and report outcomes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Production teams to achieve project objectives.
• Develop assembly methods and manufacturing processes.
• Design and implement jigs, fixtures, and tooling to improve production efficiency.
• Establish standard labour times and manufacturing routings.
• Support capacity planning and production scheduling activities.
• Work with Quality teams to improve right-first-time performance.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company and customer requirements.
• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Support corrective and preventive action investigations.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Ensure all manufacturing methods and improvements comply with Health & Safety regulations.
• Participate in risk assessments and safe working practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Reading drawings

Process improvement

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP (Dynamics 365 BC)

CAD knowledge

Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma

Low-volume, high-mix manufacturing

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Production Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

CAD

Job description

Armfield is a world‑leading designer and manufacturer of engineering teaching and research equipment, supplying universities, research institutes and industry across more than 100 countries. Our products support learning, research and innovation across a wide range of engineering disciplines.

Overall, Purpose of Job:

The Production Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, supporting production teams, reducing costs, improving quality, and ensuring efficient and safe assembly of engineered products. The role acts as a key link between Engineering, Purchasing, Stores, and Production to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and delivered on time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Production Support
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing and assembly teams.
• Resolve production issues and remove barriers to efficient workflow.
• Investigate root causes of production and quality problems and implement corrective actions.
• Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing.
• Process Improvement
• Analyse production processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and safety.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
• Lead operational improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Monitor project progress and report outcomes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Production teams to achieve project objectives.
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Develop assembly methods and manufacturing processes.
• Design and implement jigs, fixtures, and tooling to improve production efficiency.
• Establish standard labour times and manufacturing routings.
• Support capacity planning and production scheduling activities.
• Quality & Compliance
• Work with Quality teams to improve right-first-time performance.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company and customer requirements.
• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Support corrective and preventive action investigations.
• Health, Safety & Housekeeping
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Ensure all manufacturing methods and improvements comply with Health & Safety regulations.
• Participate in risk assessments and safe working practices.

Skills & Experience

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Production Engineering.
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience of process improvement techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central).
• CAD knowledge.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Experience of low-volume, high-mix manufacturing.