Production Engineer

Placr Recruitment; Waldron; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Placr Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a client in East Sussex for an experienced Production Engineer. You will support NPI, drive process improvements, and lead 8D root-cause analyses to ensure top quality and safety standards.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent and at least 5 years in production engineering, with CAD proficiency and strong cross-departmental communication. A rewarding career path and modern facilities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Production Engineering role.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience using CAD software.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI from design to manufacture.
• Oversee and improve manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis using 8D methodologies.
• Maintain 8D/RMA system.
• Develop production operating instructions and equipment specs.
• Implement CI and cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining quality.
• Monitor production performance and identify improvements.
• Diagnose manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing and quality teams.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures.
• Review drawings, BOMs and manufacturing routes for readiness.
• Create and maintain production documentation.
• Coordinate meetings with internal departments and project stakeholders.
• Analyze manufacturing data to improve productivity, labour efficiency and costs.
• Source materials and equipment for engineering improvements.
• Promote safe working practices.

Skills

Production engineering

CAD

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering (Degree/HNC/HND)

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Engineer

Location: East Sussex
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

About the Role

Placr Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly successful and innovative engineering manufacturer based in East Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a growing business at the forefront of advanced engineering and manufacturing. Working within a collaborative engineering team, you'll play a key role in supporting new product introduction (NPI), improving manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.

If you're a degree or HNC-qualified Mechanical Engineer with strong production engineering experience and enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the New Product Introduction (NPI) process from design through to manufacture.
• Oversee and continually improve manufacturing processes to maximise efficiency and quality.
• Lead and manage Root Cause Analysis investigations using 8D methodologies.
• Maintain and administer the 8D/RMA system.
• Develop production operating instructions and equipment specifications.
• Implement continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Diagnose manufacturing issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing and quality teams to improve production methods.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with health & safety procedures and best practice.
• Review engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing routes to ensure production readiness.
• Create and maintain production documentation where required.
• Coordinate meetings with internal departments and project stakeholders.
• Analyse manufacturing data and recommend improvements to productivity, labour efficiency and costs.
• Source materials and equipment required for engineering improvements.
• Promote safe working practices and identify any unsafe conditions or procedures.
• Stay up to date with advances in manufacturing technology and engineering best practice.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years' experience within a Production Engineering role.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience using CAD software.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.

Desirable

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience within precision engineering or high-tech manufacturing.
• Hands-on engineering and assembly experience.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative team.
• Positive, proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Personal Attributes

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about engineering and manufacturing.
• Naturally inquisitive and enjoys solving technical problems.
• Calm under pressure and able to make informed decisions.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Well organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Motivated to continually improve processes and drive efficiencies.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Career progression within an expanding engineering business.
• Opportunity to work on technically advanced products and manufacturing processes.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Modern manufacturing facilities and excellent working environment.

If you're an experienced Production Engineer looking for your next challenge and want to join an innovative engineering business where you can genuinely make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.