Production Engineer

Company: Prime Appointments Ltd
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

An exciting company who develop technology for the Civil Aerospace, Defence, Space, Industrial, Medical and Scientific industries are looking to recruit a Production Engineer to provide support to manufacture. They are a global company who work on some of the highest profile projects in the world.

Duties:

  • Drive efficiency, optimise processes, and guarantee products meet stringent quality standards.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality assurance
  • Identify areas for process improvement within the product manufacturing cycle
  • Analyse production workflows, implement efficiency improvements, and reduce waste to increase overall productivity.
  • Maintain and improve quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
  • perform root cause analyses for defects, and implement corrective actions
  • Provide technical support to the manufacturing team, Troubleshooting and resolving production issues to root cause
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for manufacturing processes, standard operating procedures, and quality control protocols
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement
  • Experience:

  • A Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or similar is essential
  • Must have extensive experience of Production/Manufacturing Engineering
  • Process optimisation, root cause analysis, and quality control methodologies. Such as 8D, 6 Sigma are essential
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration
  • Must be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
  • Candidates must hold a British passport
  • Benefits:

  • Hours 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday finishing at 4.30pm on Friday.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • On site restaurant facilities
  • 6% matched pension
  • Free parking
  • If you feel you have the relevant experience for this position and would like to know more then call Julia at Prime Appointments for more information

    Posted: April 1st, 2026