Production Engineer – Optics & Precision Manufacturing

CVI Infrared Optics; Whetstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CVI Infrared Optics, part of the IDEX MSS platform, seeks a Production Engineer to translate customer requirements into efficient, repeatable production processes. You will support manufacturing, quality documentation, tooling design, and continuous improvement across departments, ensuring accurate costings and robust process documentation.

You will work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Customer Service and suppliers to deliver high-quality optics and compliant documentation,

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing/production engineering environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, BOM creation, and manufacturing routings.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation control.
• Effective communication and collaboration across functions.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and process optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Review customer orders to understand and capture technical and commercial requirements accurately.
• Participate in NOR meetings to align scope, specifications, and delivery with cross-functional teams.
• Create item numbers and maintain product setup within the ERP system.
• Produce and maintain detailed material and component drawings and BOMs.
• Create, configure, and maintain manufacturing routings.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and packaging, and establish production costs in ERP/MRP.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Set up and maintain product quality folders and relevant documentation (ATRs, FAI, spectra, environmental tests).
• Manage engineering changes through reviews and updates to drawings, BOMs, routings, and production instructions.
• Identify opportunities for manufacturing efficiency, quality, cost improvements, and throughput uplift.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.
• Ensure traceability and documentation readiness for production teams.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

Engineering drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation control

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

CVI Infrared Optics, part of the IDEX MSS platform, seeks a Production Engineer to translate customer requirements into efficient, repeatable production processes. You will support manufacturing, quality documentation, tooling design, and continuous improvement across departments, ensuring accurate costings and robust process documentation.

You will work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Customer Service and suppliers to deliver high-quality optics and compliant documentation,