Production Engineer

Talented People; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment company is seeking a Production Engineer / Project Manager in Willenhall. The successful candidate will ensure timely delivery of production plans and coordinate across departments in the defence sector. Applicants should have a strong mechanical engineering background with over 5 years of experience and excellent communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects and contribute to a specialized team.

Benefits

Being part of a small specialized team

Work on cutting-edge projects in the defence sector

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in mechanical engineering.
• Proven production planning experience.
• Ability to influence and coordinate across stakeholders.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and execute the production plan.
• Coordinate with various teams and act as a central communication point.
• Monitor project milestones and escalate risks or delays.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, and communication.

Skills

Strong mechanical engineering knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Experience in fast-moving manufacturing environments

Education

Apprenticeship trained; ideally HNC/HND (minimum ONC)

Job description

Overview

Location: Willenhall, West Midlands
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)

UK Nationals only due to security clearance required

About the Role

Talented People are recruiting for a Production Engineer / Project Manager to join a specialist engineering business in the defence sector. This role is pivotal in ensuring production plans are delivered on time, coordinating across departments and suppliers to drive projects from start to finish.

You'll need strong mechanical engineering knowledge, proven experience in fast-moving manufacturing environments, and the determination to keep things moving to deadline and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and execute the production plan.
• Coordinate with Design, Procurement, CNC, and Project Engineering teams.
• Act as the central communication point across departments, suppliers, and senior management.
• Monitor project milestones and escalate risks or delays where necessary.
• Resolve production bottlenecks quickly and effectively.
• Drive accountability across teams and ensure actions are completed.
• Support continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, and communication.

About You

• Strong mechanical engineering background with 5+ years' industry experience.
• Apprenticeship trained; ideally HNC/HND (minimum ONC).
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing with production planning responsibility.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and coordinate across stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced setting, handling multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to deliver against tight deadlines.
• Driven, proactive, and motivated to deliver results.

Why Join?

• Be part of a small, specialised team where your contribution makes a real difference.
• Work on meaningful, cutting-edge projects in the defence sector.
• Enjoy a role that combines production planning, project management, and cross-team leadership.

Please note: Applicants must be UK nationals and able to pass security vetting