Production Engineer

Bolt-On Personnel Ltd; Walsall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Production Engineer to ensure effective execution of production activities. The ideal candidate should possess a strong mechanical engineering background and relevant experience in production planning. You will work closely with various teams to align workflows and drive project success while contributing to a collaborative and innovative working environment. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on safety-critical projects.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Continued staff development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Additional company incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional communicator with an ability to influence across teams.
• Experience of solving bottlenecks in production under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the production plan for on-time delivery.
• Liaise with other teams to align workflows.
• Monitor project milestones and escalate risks.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Production planning

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Education

Apprenticeship training

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Job description

Overview

Production Engineer

Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience)

Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Friendly and supportive team with approachable management
• Continued staff development opportunities
• Great company culture
• Interesting and challenging projects in a highly specialised industry
• PPE / Company uniform provided where required
• Free onsite parking
• Additional company incentives

Company Profile

We are an innovative organisation operating in a highly specialised, safety-critical engineering sector. With a strong history of delivering complex projects to the highest standards, we pride ourselves on precision, reliability, and the ability to meet demanding deadlines.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to design and deliver cutting-edge solutions that protect lives and create safer environments. Employees enjoy being part of a close-knit, professional team where every individual’s contribution makes a visible difference. With ambitious goals and a clear roadmap for growth, this is an excellent opportunity to join a company where your work will have real impact and where you’ll be supported to develop your career.

Job Profile

As the successful Production Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and ensuring production activities are executed effectively, on time, and to specification. You will work closely with Design, Procurement, CNC, and Project Engineering teams, reporting directly to senior management. You will bring strong mechanical engineering knowledge, proven production planning experience, and the drive to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Prepare, execute, and maintain the production plan to ensure on-time delivery of projects.
• Liaise with Design, Procurement, CNC, and Project Engineering teams to align workflows.
• Act as the central communication point between internal departments, suppliers, and management.
• Monitor progress against project milestones, escalating risks or delays.
• Drive accountability across teams and ensure actions are delivered to agreed timelines.
• Support continuous improvement in production efficiency and communication.
• Undertake other responsibilities as required.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong mechanical engineering background with 5+ years’ experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional communicator, able to influence and coordinate across teams and suppliers.
• Experience of production planning and solving bottlenecks under pressure.
• Driven, motivated, and proactive with strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

Education / Certificates

• Apprenticeship trained (ideally).
• HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering (minimum ONC).

Hours of Work

• 39.5 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
• Friday: 7:30am – 1:00pm

Interested?

Are you someone who:

• Wants to apply your engineering skills to work that truly matters - solving hazardous, complex, real-world challenges in safety-critical environments?
• Enjoys working at the interface of R&D, design, manufacturing and field deployment, where innovation is not just encouraged, but expected?
• Is motivated by seeing your ideas move from concept through prototyping to full deployment, with the company supporting that journey?
• Sees value in working with a tight-knit team with high standards, where your contribution is visible and you can grow both technically and professionally?
• Prefers a role with variety, challenge, and responsibility, rather than one that is routine and narrowly defined.

If so, this role offers you the chance to:

• Be part of a globally respected leader in specialist hazardous material solutions.
• Work on projects that push the boundaries of engineering, where safety, innovation and precision are critical.
• Collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines (mechanical, chemical, EOD, etc.) and learn from people with deep field experience.
• Develop your own career in a company that invests in R&D, values continuous improvement, and where your problem-solving and planning skills will be essential.
• Enjoy a competitive working environment with clear hours, stability, and a chance to balance focus with cutting-edge work.

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