Production Line Engineer — Reliability & Optimization

Ball Aerospace; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Milton Keynes is seeking a Line/Production Engineer to support production operations by maintaining equipment reliability and responding to breakdowns. You will work as part of a shift-based engineering team to help maximise manufacturing performance while ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will apply technical engineering skills in a fast-paced environment, contributing to continuous improvement and achieving production targets.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or equivalent technical background.
• Experience on production lines and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to interpret operational and performance data to support decisions and improvements.
• Fabrication and welding skills.
• Strong teamwork, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and safety checks in line with company guidelines.
• Complete daily and monthly planned preventative maintenance to support equipment reliability.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns with fault-finding and troubleshooting.
• Prioritize maintenance to maximise production output and line efficiency.
• Collaborate with team and provide guidance to mechanics when required.
• Communicate effective shift handovers to Team Leaders and colleagues.
• Complete quality checks and maintain startup sheets and related documentation.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Production line experience

Data interpretation

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent technical background

Job description

Ball Corporation in Milton Keynes is seeking a Line/Production Engineer to support production operations by maintaining equipment reliability and responding to breakdowns. You will work as part of a shift-based engineering team to help maximise manufacturing performance while ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will apply technical engineering skills in a fast-paced environment, contributing to continuous improvement and achieving production targets.