Production Engineer – Steel Fabrication & CI

Amcogiffen; Hanley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health cash plan

25 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Amcogiffen in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to improve planning and delivery of complex steelwork. You will connect production, design, quality, procurement and project teams to translate designs into safe, efficient manufacturing plans.

In this role you will define processes, review drawings and ensure readiness with jigs and tools while driving continuous improvement and a strong health, safety and quality culture across the facility.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification such as an HNC/HND, degree, advanced apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience within a steel fabrication, structural steelwork, heavy engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication and welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication details, bills of materials and technical specifications.
• Experience producing manufacturing documentation, route cards, work packs and production instructions.
• Experience using production data to assess performance and support reliable estimating.

Responsibilities

• Define production processes and sequences, setting target task times for each operation.
• Review drawings, specifications, bills of materials and contract requirements prior to release to production.
• Ensure production readiness through the timely provision of jigs, fixtures and associated tools & equipment.
• Prepare manufacturing work packs, route cards, cutting lists, material requisitions and job-specific production instructions, including estimated process times for each operation.
• Support production teams with technical queries relating to fabrication sequences, fit-up, dimensional control, distortion management, assembly methods and efficient production flow.
• Monitor material usage, labour allocation, subcontract expenditure and production progress throughout manufacture.
• Review labour efficiency with the production team and implement practical improvement measures.
• Investigate production delays, rework, process inefficiencies and cost overruns, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate production and handover records for each project.
• Contribute to production, planning, project review and lessons‑learned meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, process optimisation and cost control.
• Promote and support a strong health, safety and quality culture throughout the fabrication facility.

Skills

Planning & problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Safety & quality focus

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC/HND, degree or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

2D CAD

Job description

Amcogiffen in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to improve planning and delivery of complex steelwork. You will connect production, design, quality, procurement and project teams to translate designs into safe, efficient manufacturing plans.

In this role you will define processes, review drawings and ensure readiness with jigs and tools while driving continuous improvement and a strong health, safety and quality culture across the facility.