Production Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm located in Salisbury is seeking a Production Engineer to support the manufacture of complex assemblies. This mid-senior level role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years in production engineering. The ideal candidate will lead process improvements and ensure manufacturable designs. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity in a reputable company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a production engineering role.
• Proven track record of working at the interface between design and production.
• Familiarity with regulated industry standards (e.g. aerospace, defence, automotive, medical).
• Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and structured problem solving.
• Experience with product/system testing and regulated standards (aerospace/defense/medical).

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacture of complex mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Lead and support New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring designs are manufacturable.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to increase quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Lead New Product Introduction and ensure cost-effective designs.
• Drive process improvements to raise quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement quick resolutions.
• Specify tooling, fixtures, and test equipment for assembly and testing.
• Coordinate and oversee Quality Engineer to uphold production standards.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Process Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Management

System Integration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Test rigs

Fixtures design

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Production Engineer

Location: Wiltshire, UK

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Overview

Our client is a specialist engineering business with a strong reputation for designing, manufacturing, and supporting advanced mechanical and electrical systems for highly regulated industries. Operating to rigorous quality standards, they utilise integrated planning and data management systems to deliver high-performance, reliable products for demanding applications.

Base pay range

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Key Responsibilities

• Support the manufacture of complex mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Act as the link between design engineering and production operations.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and quality controls.
• Lead and support New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to increase quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly and effectively.
• Specify and design tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to support assembly and testing operations.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of the Quality Engineer to maintain consistent production standards.

Candidate Profile

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a production engineering role within a mechanical/electrical manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of working at the interface between design and production.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, assembly, and system integration for mechanical/electrical products.
• Excellent process documentation, planning, and quality management skills.
• Confident in applying root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods.
• Experience with product or system testing.
• Familiarity with regulated industry standards (e.g. aerospace, defence, automotive, medical).
• Experience specifying or commissioning test rigs, fixtures, or production tooling.

Application

If you’re a production engineer who enjoys hands-on problem-solving, process improvement, and ownership of results, this is a great opportunity to contribute to a growing engineering business. Apply with your CV and a short note outlining your relevant experience.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time