Production Engineer

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm in Wolverhampton is seeking a Production Engineer to ensure effective execution of production plans. The role involves coordinating across various teams, solving problems quickly, and maintaining clear communication. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of mechanical engineering experience and a background in fast-paced production environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Apprenticeship trained, minimum qualification ONC.
• Proven ability to deliver against a production plan.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute and maintain the production plan.
• Coordinate workflows across departments.
• Monitor project progress against milestones.
• Drive accountability across teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Experience in fast-paced production

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Job description

About Us

My client are an innovative organisation working in a specialist defence-related industry, delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions that demand precision, speed, and reliability. With tight deadlines and high standards, they pride themselves on their ability to deliver complex projects on time and to specification. Their purpose is simple but powerful: removing the world's most dangerous materials to protect lives and make environments safer..

Role

They are seeking a Production Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring their production plans are executed effectively and on schedule. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will coordinate across Design, Procurement, CNC, Project Engineering teams and suppliers to keep projects running smoothly from start to finish.

This role is about more than just planning — it's about making the plan happen. You'll need to bring strong mechanical engineering knowledge, experience in fast-moving production settings, and the drive to keep activities aligned, address bottlenecks quickly, and ensure departmental communication is clear and effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute and maintain the production plan, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule.
• Coordinate closely with Design, Procurement, CNC, and Project Engineering teams to keep workflows aligned.
• Act as the central communication point between departments, suppliers, and senior management to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Monitor progress against project milestones, escalating risks or delays where necessary.
• Drive accountability across teams, ensuring actions are clear and commitments are met.
• Support continuous improvement in production efficiency and cross-team communication.

About You

• A strong mechanical engineering background with 5+ years' experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional communicator — able to influence and coordinate across departments, suppliers, and senior management.
• Apprenticeship trained, ideally HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering (minimum ONC).
• Experience in a fast-paced production setting — able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and deadlines.
• Proven ability to deliver against a production plan and solve problems under pressure.
• Driven, motivated, and proactive — with the determination to get things done