Production Engineer: Drive Process Improvements

PERMANENT FUTURES LIMITED; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Supportive engineering environment

Job summary

PERMANENT FUTURES LIMITED is seeking a Production Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment spanning machining, welding, fabrication and assembly. You will work with production, quality and planning teams to improve processes, resolve technical challenges and ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

The role offers a hands-on, supportive environment with clear opportunities for continuous improvement and long-term career development within a

Qualifications

• Experience in Production/Manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve existing production processes across machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly areas.
• Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, routings, and process sheets.
• Support the smooth introduction of new products, methods, and process changes into production.
• Investigate production problems and implement practical, effective solutions.
• Work with shop floor teams to improve workflow, reduce downtime, and increase productivity.
• Assist with the development and implementation of tooling, jigs, fixtures, and production aids.
• Support continuous improvement activity across quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
• Monitor production performance and recommend improvements where required.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are robust, repeatable, and aligned with customer and quality requirements.

Skills

Machining knowledge

Welding knowledge

Process improvement

Reading engineering drawings

Hands-on problem solving

Communication with shop floor

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering qualification/apprenticeship/HNC/HND/degree

Tools

Shop floor tooling

Documentation drafting

Job description

PERMANENT FUTURES LIMITED is seeking a Production Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment spanning machining, welding, fabrication and assembly. You will work with production, quality and planning teams to improve processes, resolve technical challenges and ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

The role offers a hands-on, supportive environment with clear opportunities for continuous improvement and long-term career development within a