Senior Production Engineer

Omega; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 5% annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible hours with early Friday finish

Free online GP and wellbeing app

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the West of England is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to enhance production performance and support new product introductions. The ideal candidate will have an HNC or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering, with strong skills in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving. This role offers a salary of up to £50,000 plus benefits including a hybrid working environment and flexible hours. Candidates with roles in manufacturing engineering are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement tools.
• Confident communicator with excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Background in a manufacturing or assembly environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to production.
• Drive process improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Support New Product Introduction projects.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Communication

SolidWorks

Education

HNC or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits

Profile - Senior Production Engineer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Production Engineer to join a market‑leading manufacturer of high‑quality engineered products based in Bristol.

This role plays a key part in improving production performance, developing manufacturing processes, and supporting the introduction of new products within a forward‑thinking, technology‑led environment.

Role Responsibilities - Senior Production Engineer

• Provide hands‑on technical support to production, resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• Drive process improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives across production areas.
• Support New Product Introduction projects, from process design to equipment specification.
• Lead tooling, fixture, and layout improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimise downtime and optimise equipment performance.

Experience/Qualifications - Senior Production Engineer

• HNC or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering.
• Background in a manufacturing or assembly environment (automotive, plastics, or FMCG preferred).
• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement tools.
• Confident communicator with excellent problem‑solving and leadership skills.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools advantageous.

Benefits - Senior Production Engineer

• Up to 5% annual bonus.
• Hybrid working (1 day per week from home).
• Flexible hours with early Friday finish.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (Christmas shutdown guaranteed).
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution.
• Study support and professional development.
• Free online GP and wellbeing app.
• Regular company social events and onsite parking.

Candidates currently working as a Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, NPI Engineer, Process Engineer, or Continuous Improvement Engineer may also be suitable for this position.

To apply, please submit your CV to [e-mail] or call 01453 852552 for more information.

For details of other opportunities within your field, please visit www.omegaresource.co.uk.

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables, and Tech sectors.