Production Engineer - Machining

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering manufacturer in South Wales is seeking a Production Engineer to develop and maintain critical manufacturing processes. This hands-on role will enhance efficiency and quality in operations, requiring experience in manufacturing and a degree in engineering. You will collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvements, analyze data for operational decisions, and influence processes significantly. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered.

Benefits

Pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Ongoing development and training

Complex manufacturing exposure

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing production or process engineering role.
• Proven background in production or process engineering within manufacturing.
• Confidence analysing process data and translating it into practical improvements.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining manufacturing processes, SOPs and work instructions.
• Leading process improvements to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Managing and leading changes to production processes using structured project methods.

Skills

Manufacturing production or process engineering experience

Lean manufacturing principles

Process data analysis

Communication with shopfloor teams

Problem solving approach

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Production Engineer - Machining

South Wales

Competitive salary + benefits

Yolk Recruitment is exclusively partnered with a long-established global engineering manufacturer to recruit a Production Engineer into a critical manufacturing support role at their South Wales site. This position sits at the heart of operations, focused on how products are made, improved and sustained safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

The business designs and manufactures technically complex products for demanding applications and continues to invest in its UK manufacturing capability. This is a hands‑on Production Engineer role with genuine influence across assembly operations, offering the opportunity to shape processes rather than simply maintain them.

You’ll work closely with production, quality, engineering and supply chain teams, acting as the link between intent and execution on the shop floor. If you enjoy improving how things are done, leading change and seeing the impact of your work in day‑to‑day production, this role will suit you well.

This is what you’ll be doing

• Developing and maintaining manufacturing processes, SOPs and work instructions
• Reviewing and improving existing process control documentation, including SPCs
• Analysing production routes, cycle times and costs to support operational decisions
• Designing and introducing tooling, jigs, fixtures and production equipment
• Leading process improvements to reduce waste, improve quality, safety and throughput
• Supporting new product and process introductions, including capability and viability studies
• Managing and leading changes to production processes using structured project methods
• Working cross‑functionally to support equipment installation, set‑up and running
• Applying lean manufacturing principles and supporting continuous improvement activity
• Carrying out risk assessments and supporting EHS compliance across operations
• Managing external suppliers and subcontractors where required

The experience you’ll bring to the team

• Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing production or process engineering role
• Degree‑level qualification in an engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven background in production or process engineering within manufacturing
• Experience across machining and assembly environments
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques
• Confidence analysing process data and translating it into practical improvements
• Ability to communicate clearly with shopfloor teams and technical stakeholders
• Structured, methodical approach to problem solving with attention to detail

And this is what you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Pension and generous holiday entitlement
• A technically varied Production Engineer role with real operational influence
• Exposure to complex manufacturing processes in a stable, global business
• Ongoing development and training aligned to long‑term career progression

Are you up to the challenge?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now!

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