Production Engineer

Chemring Countermeasures; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cewhrchemhein Countermeasures seeks a Production Engineer to join its Operations team in Salisbury. The role focuses on problem-solving, improving manufacturing processes and introducing new products in a highly regulated setting.

The Engineer will influence design for manufacture, drive process improvements, and deliver safe, efficient solutions to support growth and operational excellence. Collaboration with Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain is essential.

Qualifications

• HNC Level 4 or equivalent in engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in cross-functional teams.
• Strong IT skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to boost safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop and maintain safe, efficient manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Support new product introduction activities into production.
• Influence product design for manufacturability using DFM.
• Manage change activities: process, tooling and equipment updates.
• Identify and deliver capital investments for production needs.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain to solve issues.
• Support PFMEA, DFMEA and QMS activities.
• Train production personnel on new processes and tooling.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Risk assessment

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

HNC Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

PFMEA

DFMEA

Change management

Job description

Employment Type

Full Time

Application Start Date

02-10-2026

Application End Date

16-10-2026

Work Style

On-site

Manufacturing other marine MFG and services

Position

Aeronautic/avionic engineering

Description

Production Engineer

Chemring Countermeasures is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of advanced countermeasure solutions, protecting armed forces around the globe. As part of the Chemring Group, we combine the agility and innovation of a specialist manufacturer with the strength, stability, and opportunities of an international organisation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Engineer to join our Operations team. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on problem-solving, continuous improvement, and developing efficient manufacturing processes within a highly regulated environment.

Overview of the role

As a Production Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting both existing production operations and the introduction of new products. Working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and other stakeholders, you will influence design for manufacture, drive process improvements, and develop safe, efficient manufacturing solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact by leading improvement initiatives, delivering new technologies and equipment, and ensuring manufacturing processes are robust, compliant, and fit for purpose.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safe and efficient manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Support new product introduction activities, ensuring successful transition into production.
• Influence product design through Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to improve manufacturability and operational efficiency.
• Manage manufacturing change activities, including process, tooling, equipment, and documentation updates.
• Identify, justify, and deliver capital investment projects to support production and business objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure manufacturing activities comply with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to solve production challenges and drive operational excellence.
• Support PFMEA, DFMEA, and Quality Management System (QMS) activities.
• Train and support production personnel in new processes, equipment, and tooling.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and/or Experience

• HNC Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within multi-functional teams.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and/or Experience

• Experience of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of PFMEA, DFMEA, and change management processes.
• Experience supporting new product introduction activities.

Disclaimer

Due to the nature of this business, you will be required to complete mandatory drugs and alcohol testing (upon starting and randomly thereafter) and complete security to a BPSS (DBS and reference check) standard prior to starting in accordance with the Explosive Regulation Act 2014. Do you accept this? * Required

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Location

Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Salisbury, Wiltshire for this job? * Required

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