Production Engineer / Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist defence-related organization is seeking a Production Engineer to ensure effective execution of production plans. You will coordinate with multiple teams and maintain project schedules, leveraging your strong mechanical engineering knowledge and experience in fast-paced production environments. Applicants must be located in the UK and pass security vetting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Apprenticeship trained in Engineering.
• Experience in a fast-paced production setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute and maintain the production plan.
• Coordinate closely with various teams.
• Act as the central communication point.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Exceptional communication

Problem-solving under pressure

Project management

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Job description

About the Company

Pertemps are supporting an innovative organisation working in a specialist defence-related industry, delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions that demand precision, speed, and reliability. With tight deadlines and high standards, they pride ourselves on their ability to deliver complex projects on time and to specification. Their purpose is simple but powerful: removing the worlds most dangerous materials to protect lives and make environments safer.

About the Role

We are seeking a Production Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring production plans are executed effectively and on schedule. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will coordinate across Design, Procurement, CNC, Project Engineering teams and suppliers to keep projects running smoothly from start to finish. This role is more than just planning — its about making the plan happen. Youll need to bring strong mechanical engineering knowledge, experience in fast-moving production settings, and the drive to keep activities aligned, address bottlenecks quickly, and ensure departmental communication is clear and effective.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute and maintain the production plan, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule.
• Coordinate closely with Design, Procurement, CNC, and Project Engineering teams to keep workflows aligned.
• Act as the central communication point between departments, suppliers, and senior management to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Monitor progress against project milestones, escalating risks or delays where necessary.
• Drive accountability across teams, ensuring actions are clear and commitments are met.
• Support continuous improvement in production efficiency and cross-team communication.

Qualifications

• A strong mechanical engineering background with 5+ years experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional communicator — able to influence and coordinate across departments, suppliers, and senior management.
• Apprenticeship trained, ideally HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering (minimum ONC).
• Experience in a fast-paced production setting — able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and deadlines.
• Proven ability to deliver against a production plan and solve problems under pressure.
• Driven, motivated, and proactive — with the determination to get things done.

Applicants must be UK and able to pass security vetting.