Production Engineer: Lean & Automation (Bournemouth)

Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group is seeking a Production Engineer for a Bournemouth-based role in a leading engineering and manufacturing business. The role focuses on Lean manufacturing, CNC machining, process optimisation, and tooling design to drive operational excellence.

You will support day-to-day engineering activities in production and machine shop, design fixtures in SolidWorks, and implement continuous improvement with Six Sigma and 6S while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Requires HND, Degree, or equivalent in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience as Production/Manufacturing/Industrial/Process Engineer in high-mix, low-to-medium volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methods.
• Proficient with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of engineering change processes and ECR management.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production engineering activities in the machine shop and manufacturing environment.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (work instructions, process flows, PFMEAs, setup sheets, TPM schedules).
• Design jigs, fixtures and tooling using SolidWorks to improve productivity, quality and repeatability.
• Optimise factory layouts and workflows using AutoCAD and other engineering tools.
• Drive continuous improvement via Lean, Six Sigma and 6S methodologies.
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment to minimise downtime.
• Conduct process audits and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead training to ensure consistent manufacturing standards.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency and capacity.
• Carry out time studies, cost analysis, and process improvements.
• Support capital equipment projects (ROI analysis, implementation, commissioning).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability, quality and cost.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CNC Machining

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Microsoft Office

Education

HND/ Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Priority ERP

Job description

Redline Group is seeking a Production Engineer for a Bournemouth-based role in a leading engineering and manufacturing business. The role focuses on Lean manufacturing, CNC machining, process optimisation, and tooling design to drive operational excellence.

You will support day-to-day engineering activities in production and machine shop, design fixtures in SolidWorks, and implement continuous improvement with Six Sigma and 6S while ensuring safety and quality.