Senior Production Engineer

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 17:00.

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Production Engineer to lead improvement projects, new product introductions, and manufacturing innovation. You'll play a key role in improving production processes, introducing new technologies, and driving operational efficiency across our manufacturing operation. Working closely with both Production and Engineering teams, you'll help turn ideas into practical solutions that improve quality, productivity, and performance.

As a Senior Production Engineer, you'll take ownership of projects that support the continued development of our manufacturing processes and facilities. You'll identify opportunities for improvement, solve production challenges, and help ensure new products and processes are successfully introduced into production.

Responsibilities

• Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks to improve efficiency and output
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Introduce new processes, products, and technologies that improve quality and productivity
• Support prototype builds, proof builds, and new product introduction (NPI) activities
• Create and maintain build instructions, process documentation, and risk assessments
• Work cross-functionally to resolve manufacturing issues and improve production performance
• Deliver projects ranging from factory improvements and layout changes to manufacturing process optimisation
• Mentor and support junior engineers and apprentices

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) qualified in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline
• Proven experience in a Production Engineering role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, line balancing, and lean manufacturing principles
• Experience delivering process improvements that drive productivity, quality, and cost savings
• Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing change projects
• Confident producing technical documentation, work instructions, and process controls
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach to overcoming production challenges
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads, and deliver results to deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments

Skills

• Experience mentoring or developing junior engineers (advantageous)
• CAD experience and familiarity with manufacturing improvement tools (beneficial)

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: 5% employer contribution into our pension scheme and life assurance cover of five times your basic salary
• Enhanced family leave policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and other family leave provisions
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support, and health surveillance
• Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service for practical, emotional, financial, and wellbeing support
• Career development opportunities: Role-specific training, apprenticeships, leadership, and management development programmes
• Cycle to Work scheme to save on commuting costs
• My Benefits platform: Discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health, and wellbeing services
• Free independent mortgage advice

Pay

Salary between £43,000 and £48,000 per annum, dependent on experience.