Production Engineer

ADEPT MANPOWER (ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Greater London seeks a Production Engineer to support and optimize manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include analyzing production metrics, resolving issues, and improving processes. Required qualifications include a degree in engineering and relevant manufacturing experience. Familiarity with continuous improvement tools is preferred. Join a dynamic team dedicated to quality and efficiency in production.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; HDD or semiconductor industry experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment troubleshooting, and production workflows.
• Familiar with continuous improvement tools (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations to meet output targets and quality standards.
• Analyze production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor key production metrics and prepare reports.

Skills

Process analysis and optimization

Problem‑solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

The Production Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing operations to achieve optimal productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. The role focuses on process optimization, equipment performance, yield improvement, and cross‑functional coordination within HDD production lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations to ensure output targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are met.
• Analyze production issues, process deviations, and yield losses; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Improve manufacturing processes through continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. cycle time reduction, defect reduction, productivity improvement).
• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Process teams to resolve equipment and process‑related issues.
• Monitor key production metrics such as yield, downtime, scrap, and throughput; prepare reports and presentations.
• Assist in new product introduction (NPI), process qualification, and engineering change implementation.
• Develop and update work instructions, SOPs, and control plans.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) using structured problem‑solving tools.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, or related discipline).
• 1–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; HDD or semiconductor industry experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment troubleshooting, and production workflows.
• Familiar with continuous improvement tools (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S).
• Able to analyze data and use MS Excel or similar tools for reporting.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Willing to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Competencies

• Process analysis and optimization
• Problem‑solving and root cause analysis
• Cross‑functional coordination
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Continuous improvement mindset