Production Engineer

Company: Rubicon Recruitment
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Location: Blandford Forum
Job Description:

Production Engineer | Blandford | £40,000 DOE

Are you a methodical problem-solver with a passion for improving manufacturing processes? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your ideas can make a real impact?

Join a well-established engineering business where you’ll play a key role in driving production efficiency, introducing new processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

As Production Engineer, you will benefit from:

  • 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Healthcare plan
  • Pension scheme
  • Opportunities for further development

As Production Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing production engineering projects and reporting on progress
  • Designing and improving production cell layouts to optimise efficiency
  • Leading the introduction of new processes, tools, and practices
  • Creating and maintaining work instructions, procedures, and documentation
  • Supporting prototype builds and resolving manufacturing issues

As Production Engineer, your experience will include:

  • Previous experience in a production engineering or manufacturing engineering role
  • Strong knowledge of lean tools such as 5Y, 8D, FMEA, and Value Stream Mapping
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and engineering documentation
  • Ability to lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • A methodical and analytical approach to problem-solving

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Josh Hill at Rubicon for more information.

Posted: March 30th, 2026