Senior Production Engineer | NPI & Process Improvement

Placr Recruitment; Waldron; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Modern facilities

Job summary

Placr Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly successful and innovative engineering manufacturer based in East Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a growing business at the forefront of advanced engineering and manufacturing. You will support New Product Introduction (NPI), drive process improvement, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety across the plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Production Engineering role.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience using CAD software.
• Proven manufacturing/engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the New Product Introduction (NPI) process from design through to manufacture.
• Oversee and continually improve manufacturing processes to maximise efficiency and quality.
• Lead and manage Root Cause Analysis investigations using 8D methodologies.
• Maintain and administer the 8D/RMA system.
• Develop production operating instructions and equipment specifications.
• Implement continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Diagnose manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve production methods.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures and best practice.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs and manufacturing routes for production readiness.
• Create and maintain production documentation where required.
• Coordinate meetings with internal departments and project stakeholders.
• Analyse manufacturing data and recommend productivity improvements.
• Source materials and equipment for engineering improvements.
• Promote safe working practices.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Strong communication

Organisation

Continuous improvement mindset

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Placr Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly successful and innovative engineering manufacturer based in East Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a growing business at the forefront of advanced engineering and manufacturing. You will support New Product Introduction (NPI), drive process improvement, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety across the plant.