Senior Production Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Towcester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to lead manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure products meet quality and delivery targets. You will act as the key technical interface across Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams.

You will own and manage BOMs, ECOs, and configuration control, while mentoring junior staff and championing lean principles to improve efficiency and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Production Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Strong BOM management and ECO/change control knowledge.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a complex engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical liaison between Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams.
• Lead the creation, validation, and maintenance of BOMs, product structures, and part numbering systems.
• Own and manage ECOs and ensure effective implementation across the business.
• Drive configuration management for full product traceability and compliance.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing data packs and technical documentation.

Skills

BOM management

ECOs

Configuration control

ERP/MRP systems

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PLM software

BOM management tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Production or Manufacturing Engineer looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact on products, processes, and operational performance?

We're looking for a Senior Production Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team, taking a leading role in supporting manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring products are delivered efficiently, accurately, and to the highest quality standards.

This is a highly visible position that sits at the heart of the business, acting as the key technical interface between Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams. You'll play a critical role in product lifecycle management, configuration control, engineering change management, and manufacturing process improvement, helping to shape the future of innovative technology products.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the primary technical liaison between Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams
• Lead the creation, validation, and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs), product structures, and part numbering systems
• Own and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring effective implementation across the business
• Drive configuration management activities, ensuring full product traceability and compliance
• Take responsibility for manufacturing data packs and engineering documentation
• Coordinate and implement mechanical and electrical/electronic product updates
• Monitor component obsolescence and identify suitable replacement solutions to minimise supply chain risk
• Develop and continuously improve assembly instructions and manufacturing processes
• Lead investigations into production issues and implement corrective actions
• Support Sales and Commercial teams with product configurations and technical data
• Mentor junior engineers, technicians, and production personnel
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with professionals who have:

• Proven experience in a Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, NPI Engineering, or similar role
• Strong knowledge of BOM management, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and configuration control
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations within a complex engineering environment
• A track record of driving continuous improvement and solving production challenges
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management, change control, and obsolescence management
• Strong understanding of manufacturing documentation and engineering data systems
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills
• The ability to influence stakeholders and drive engineering best practice

Desirable Experience

• Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or Manufacturing Engineering background
• Experience implementing product design updates into production environments
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence methodologies
• Experience mentoring engineers or technicians
• RF knowledge would be highly advantageous

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certifications are desirable

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