Senior Production Engineer

Carbon60; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precision manufacturing is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to join their innovative engineering team in Portsmouth. The role involves optimizing production processes, managing tooling strategies, and ensuring product quality. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and over five years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in CNC machining and CAD software. Join us for a structured work schedule and the opportunity to significantly impact transformative projects.

Benefits

Structured work schedule

Impactful projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience required.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing workflows for efficiency and quality.
• Lead tooling design and maintenance efforts.
• Collaborate with design teams on new product introduction.

Skills

CNC machining

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Production Engineering

5+ years in a production/manufacturing engineering role

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

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Senior Production Engineer
Ready to engineer the future of precision manufacturing?
Join a company at the forefront of advanced engineering, where innovation meets excellence. We're looking for a Senior Production Engineer to lead transformative projects, streamline production, and elevate product quality across our operations.
What You'll Be Doing
As a key player in our engineering team, you'll:

• Optimise Processes: Audit and refine manufacturing workflows to boost efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead Equipment & Tooling Strategy: Manage tooling design, selection, and maintenance-including gauges, fixtures, and CNC setups.
• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with design teams to develop scalable, efficient manufacturing processes for new products.
• Champion Quality: Partner with QA to ensure every product meets industry standards and exceeds customer expectations.
• Solve Problems Fast: Tackle production bottlenecks, defects, and equipment issues with precision and speed.
• Implement Lean & CI: Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure Safety First: Conduct Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Cut Costs, Not Corners: Identify smart ways to reduce production costs while maintaining top-tier quality.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with R&D, design, and supply chain to ensure seamless manufacturability.

What We're Looking For
Education & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Production Engineering
• 5+ years in a production/manufacturing engineering role

Technical Expertise

• Proficient in CNC machining, honing, grinding, wire eroding, and surface treatments
• Skilled in inspection, NDT, material validation, injection moulding, casting, welding, and automation
• CAD/CAM experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma, ISO 9001, AS9100, ERP/MRP systems, and LCM reviews

Soft Skills

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communicator and team collaborator
• Detail-oriented and highly organised
• Calm under pressure and deadline-driven

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company that sets the benchmark in precision engineering
• Lead strategic projects with real impact
• Work alongside passionate professionals across departments
• Enjoy a structured work schedule with early starts and your evenings free

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