Production / Manufacturing Engineer

Unify; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm in Amesbury is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to bridge design and manufacturing. In this role, you'll support the manufacture of complex assemblies and ensure new designs meet production standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in mechanical/electrical manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. This position offers the opportunity to shape critical systems from design through to deployment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Production Engineer in a mechanical/electrical manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience across engineering and production support.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods and integration of systems.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacture of complex mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure production readiness.
• Provide training and technical support to production staff.

Skills

Technical link between design and production

Process improvement

Mechanical and electrical systems understanding

Documentation skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to play a pivotal role in bridging design and manufacturing. Working at the cutting edge of mechanical and electrical engineering, you'll help turn innovative designs into high-quality products that perform in the most demanding environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the manufacture of complex mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Acting as the technical link between design engineering and production.
• Developing and maintaining work instructions, process documentation, and quality controls.
• Driving New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure designs are production-ready and cost effective.
• Identifying and delivering process improvements to boost quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Troubleshooting and resolving production issues in real time.
• Designing or specifying tooling, jigs, fixtures, and test equipment.
• Providing training and technical support to production staff.
• Championing safe working practices and overseeing quality engineering within production.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• At least 5 years' experience as a Production Engineer in a mechanical/electrical manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience across both engineering and production support.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, assembly, and integration of mechanical/electrical systems.
• Excellent documentation and quality support skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with system or product testing.
• Familiarity with defence or highly regulated industry standards.

About You

• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality.
• Clear communicator who works well across teams.
• Proactive, organised, and adaptable to shifting priorities.

Why Apply?

This is a chance to join a specialist engineering environment where your expertise will directly shape the performance, reliability, and safety of mission‑critical systems. You'll have autonomy, technical variety, and the opportunity to see your work have a tangible impact from design through to deployment.