Production Engineer: Pre-Production & Costing Lead

Holt Engineering; Hurn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

EAP support

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Christchurch is seeking a Production Engineer to review drawings, BOMs and customer requirements, then cost, plan and ready jobs for production.

You will work between estimating, customers, suppliers and production, turning drawings into accurate estimates and production data. The role supports continuous improvement across pre-production and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in production engineering, estimating or pre-production.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations from customer drawings, specifications and BOMs.
• Review customer requirements and identify technical, commercial, quality and manufacturing considerations.
• Plan manufacturing processes, routings and material requirements before production release.
• Liaise with customers to clarify drawings, specifications, tolerances and delivery expectations.
• Work with suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, material availability and technical information.
• Support contract reviews, project reviews, kick-off meetings and pre-production activity.
• Identify manufacturing risks, cost implications and technical issues early in the process.
• Maintain accurate records and production information within the MRP system.
• Work with internal departments to ensure jobs are documented before release.
• Support continuous improvement across estimating, pre-production and manufacturing processes.
• Help the business meet cost, quality, delivery and customer satisfaction targets.
• Follow company procedures, quality standards and Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Production engineering

Engineering drawings

Cost estimates

Planning

Customer communication

MRP system

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Tools

MS Office

MRP system

Job description

Holt Engineering in Christchurch is seeking a Production Engineer to review drawings, BOMs and customer requirements, then cost, plan and ready jobs for production.

You will work between estimating, customers, suppliers and production, turning drawings into accurate estimates and production data. The role supports continuous improvement across pre-production and manufacturing processes.