Production Process Engineer

Saab AB; Fareham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company in Fareham seeks a Production Process Engineer who will support assembly and testing of remotely operated vehicles. The role involves ensuring high-quality production standards and process documentation while providing technical support and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should possess strong engineering skills and relevant qualifications, including HNC/HND or a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly, testing, and quality control.
• Background in low-volume engineered products.
• Familiarity with hydraulics is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide Production Engineering support for remotely operated vehicle sub-systems.
• Standardise processes to minimise variation and improve collaboration.
• Assess compliance to safety/quality standards.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

Education

HNC/HND or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Production Process Engineer (REQ_34311) Fareham, England

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role:

This role is part of our Saab Seaeye Business Unit in Fareham.

The role will aim to provide Production Engineering support for the assembly and testing of remotely operated vehicle sub-systems and production processes. In addition, ensure appropriate production processes, equipment, and facilities are in place to safely and consistently manufacture products to meet cost, time, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Attend SQCDP meetings and support a hands problem solving approach with Area Team Leader and Quality Engineering to achieve OTD and right first time objectives.

Standardise processes and procedures to ensure consistency, minimise variation, and improve cross-department collaboration.

Own, document and train others on manufacturing process and standards.

Assess compliance and adherence to safety/quality standards.

Maintain manufacturing BOMs & Routings.

Manage NPI transfer into production; develop, optimise, and implement factory floor layout.

Provide technical support for production and production control.

Analyse data to drive continuous improvement of processes and workflows.

Skills and Experience:

Multi-disciplined engineer with an electrical bias and experience in test, pre-commissioning, and fault finding.

Background in low-volume, one-off engineered products and systems; ideal for Production, Project, or Delivery Engineers.

Strong mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering knowledge, especially for complex assemblies like ROVs.

Troubleshooting: Technical problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve production issues.

Minimum qualifications HNC/HND, Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Hands-on production support experience in assembly, testing, and quality control.

Relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt) are a plus; familiarity with hydraulics is also beneficial. Support and training is available for Working with Electrics, High Voltages, and Hydraulics.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.