Production Engineer

Production & Development Engineer

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys variety and wants to play a key role in taking products from concept through to manufacture, testing and customer delivery. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, you’ll split your time between production, testing, research & development and technical improvement projects. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone looking to broaden their engineering experience and develop their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Building, assembling and testing customer products and systems
• Conducting functional testing, fault finding and system verification
• Supporting prototype development and R&D projects
• Assisting with product development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Producing technical reports, assembly procedures and engineering documentation
• Working alongside production and engineering teams to solve technical challenges
• Providing occasional technical support and commissioning at customer sites
• Supporting manufacturing improvements and supplier development activities
• Mentoring apprentices where appropriate.

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys being hands‑on and thrives in a practical engineering environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering
• At least 3 years’ engineering experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong mechanical assembly, fitting and fault‑finding skills
• Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Knowledge of hydrostatic and gas pressure testing
• Practical machining experience using manual lathes and milling machines
• Excellent problem‑solving ability and attention to detail
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• UK Passport and willingness to travel internationally on occasion.

Desirable Experience

• Product development or R&D
• Welding and fabrication
• Offshore certification (BOSIET/MIST)
• CAD or drafting experience
• Project planning or project management.

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