Production Engineer

Employment; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in the heavy engineering industry is seeking a talented Production Engineer. The role encompasses supporting production, offering engineering solutions for efficiency, and participating in cross-departmental projects. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and experienced in CNC machining and SolidWorks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days + Bank Holidays

Matched pension at 4.5%

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experienced Production or Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in CNC machining.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated individual.
• Thrives in a technical environment with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage process specifications, routings, BOMs, and costings within the ERP system.
• Provide engineering support to production teams for yield improvement and process optimisation.
• Apply CAD skills (SolidWorks) for design and technical documentation.
• Support CNC operations, including 4- and 5-axis machining.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve engineering challenges.

Skills

CNC machining

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

We have an fantastic opportunity for a talented Production Engineer to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business in the heavy engineering industry.

The role supports all areas of production, providing engineering expertise and solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. The successful candidate will work across multiple departments and support continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for an experienced Production or Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in CNC machining, SolidWorks, and ERP systems. It suits individuals who are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and thrive in a technical environment that demands cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Day to day tasks will include:

• Create and manage process specifications, routings, BOMs, and costings within the ERP system

• Provide engineering support to production teams, focusing on yield improvement and process optimisation

• Apply CAD skills (SolidWorks) for design and technical documentation

• Support CNC operations, including 4- and 5-axis machining and lathe work

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve engineering challenges

In return you'll receive a competitive salary, 25 days + Bank Holidays, a matched pension at 4.5% and life assurance.

So if you're looking for a new opportunity for a varied Production Engineering role, get in touch today with Mark Dorey on [e-mail] or call on 0161 416 6296.