Production Engineer

Premier Engineering; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Salisbury is looking for a proactive Production Engineer. The ideal candidate will support day-to-day operations, ensuring products are built efficiently and safely. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve processes and resolve issues while driving continuous improvement initiatives. A degree in Engineering and previous experience in manufacturing are essential for this role, alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Production, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve manufacturing processes to maximise efficiency, quality, and output.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support to production teams and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Assist with the introduction of new products into production.
• Create and maintain production documentation and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Hands-on approach

Collaborative teamwork

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in Manufacturing, Production, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Production Engineer

Salisbury, Wiltshire | £35,000 - £37,000 per annum | Manufacturing

We are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Production Engineer to join our manufacturing team based in Salisbury. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working hands-on with production processes and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

As a Production Engineer, you will support day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring products are built efficiently, safely, and to the required quality standards. You will work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve processes, resolve issues, and support new and existing products.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and improve manufacturing processes to maximise efficiency, quality, and output
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, waste reduction, process optimisation)
• Provide technical support to production teams and troubleshoot manufacturing issues
• Assist with the introduction of new products and processes into production
• Create and maintain production documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or production issues
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards

About You

• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Production, or Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement techniques
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Good communication and organisational skills