Production Process Engineer

SAAB; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and security company in the UK is seeking a senior engineer to provide production engineering support for remotely operated vehicle subsystems. The role involves improving manufacturing processes, supporting assembly and testing, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have expertise in electrical and mechanical engineering, with relevant certifications being a plus. Join us to drive innovation and contribute to safe and sustainable advancements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a multi-disciplined senior engineer with electrical bias.
• Hands-on support experience in assembly, testing, and quality control.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

• Attend SQCDP meetings and support problem-solving with the team.
• Standardise processes to improve collaboration and consistency.
• Document and train others on manufacturing processes.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge

Testing and fault finding

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Process standardization

Education

HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Relevant IT systems

Job description

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.

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 and use initiative to develop effective solutions to day‑to‑day challenges.
• Maintain proficiency in relevant IT systems.
• Act ethically and with integrity at all times.
• Foster professional relationships and work cross‑functionally to meet business objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Maximise productivity through process improvements and enhanced quality control.

Qualifications

• Multi‑disciplined senior engineer with an electrical bias and experience in prototype wiring, testing and fault finding.
• Background in low‑volume, one‑off engineered products and systems; ideal for Production, Project, or Delivery Engineers.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering, particularly relating to products such as rack equipment, power supplies and subsea pods with integrated PCBs and connection systems (familiarity with IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 Class 3 workmanship standards).
• 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).

Company

Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth.

What you will be part of: Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here.