Production Engineer

Company: First Base Employment
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Location: Coventry
Job Description:

Job TitleProduction Engineer 6853

Location:Coventry, CV6

Hours:Monday – Friday

Salary:Up to £45,000 per year + overtime

About the Company

Our client is a specialist manufacturer of precision components for military vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, and other large-scale commercial vehicles. The business operates a modern, high-tech facility with a strong focus on engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and investment in its people and technology.

Key Responsibilities of a Production Engineer

  • Plan, coordinate and improve all CNC milling operations in line with production goals
  • Develop and optimise CNC milling programmes for quality and efficiency
  • Select appropriate tooling and cutting parameters to maximise productivity
  • Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing projects
  • Provide training and mentoring to CNC machinists and operators
  • Troubleshoot milling-related issues and implement corrective actions
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and ISO/IATF standards

Key Skills of a Production Engineer

  • Experience in production engineering, specifically within HAAS (or similar) CNC milling environments
  • Strong knowledge of CNC programming and CAD/CAM (e.g., EdgeCAM, Fusion 360)
  • Ability to analyse tooling and cycle time data to improve throughput
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
  • Recognised qualification, apprenticeship, or timeserved experience

Benefits

  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension with 3% employer contribution
  • Medicash healthcare plan after probation
  • Death in service benefit (2x salary)
  • Early finish every Friday
  • External training and development opportunities
  • High staff retention and long-term job security

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Posted: April 17th, 2026