Production Engineer - Mechanical

Weatherford; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford in East Leake, Loughborough, is hiring an experienced Production Engineer - Mechanical to support the Production Department. You will investigate manufacturing issues, implement process improvements and ensure product quality and reliability.

The role involves prototype manufacture, design documentation (BOMs, drawings, work instructions), and collaboration with design teams to refine products.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years relevant experience.
• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Proficient in CAD for design of precision assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture prototypes for new designs, including component procurement, assembly and test.
• Feed knowledge gained from prototype manufacture back to the design team.
• Provide design documentation (BOMs, drawings, work instructions) to support production.
• Assist Engineering in generating design documentation.
• Design and organise construction of jigs and fixtures.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve quality and reduce lead-time and costs.
• Provide technical support for resolving process problems in assembly and test.
• Investigate corrective and preventative actions and recommend actions.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline

Tools

CAD

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Weatherford currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer - Mechanical to join the team in East Leake, Loughborough. The Production Engineer’s role will be to provide Engineering support to the Production Department. You will be involved in the investigation and resolution of manufacturing issues and tasked with making improvements to the manufacturing processes. Your priority will always be the quality and reliability of the product.

Responsibilities

• To be actively involved in the manufacture of prototypes for new designs including component procurement, assembly and test as required.
• To feed back the knowledge gained in the manufacture of the prototype to the design team for incorporation into the product design.
• To support production by ensuring that they are provided with effective design documentation (BOM’s, drawings, work instructions).
• To assist Engineering in the generation of that design documentation.
• To design and organise the construction of jigs and fixtures.
• To identify and implement process improvements in manufacturing aimed at improving quality and reducing lead-time and costs.
• To provide technical support in the resolution of process problems arising in assembly and test.
• To investigate corrective actions and preventative action requests and come up with recommended action.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• 3-6 Years relevant experience.
• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Intrinsic interest in Engineering.
• Enthusiastic and a good work ethic.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of integrity.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Willingness to collaborate in a team.
• A good understanding of Engineering materials.
• A good understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in the use of CAD for the design of precision assemblies.
• Skilled at problem solving.
• Experience in workshop practices.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

About Us

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.