Production Engineer

Company: Pivotal Recruit
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Location: Sowton
Job Description:

Are you a Production Engineer who enjoys improving how things are made, not just maintaining the status quo?

We’re working with a well-established and growing manufacturing business to recruit a Production Engineer to support both current production and the introduction of new products.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in driving continuous improvement, increasing efficiency, and ensuring high-quality output across the shop floor.

If you enjoy solving problems, streamlining processes, and making a real impact, this is one worth a look.

The Role Reporting into the Lean Engineering Manager, you’ll work across manufacturing and assembly operations, supporting production performance and leading improvement initiatives. You’ll be involved in:

  • Driving continuous improvement projects to enhance quality, throughput, and efficiency
  • Supporting production and resolving engineering issues on the shop floor
  • Reviewing new product designs to ensure they are fit for manufacture
  • Introducing and improving manufacturing processes and systems
  • Working closely with production, quality, and supply chain teams
  • Supporting new product introduction (NPI) activity
  • Producing clear documentation and operating procedures
  • Ensuring all work aligns with health & safety and quality standards

What We’re Looking For We’re keen to speak with engineers who can bring both technical knowledge and a proactive mindset.

You’ll ideally have:

  • HNC / HND (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline
  • Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
  • A strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies
  • Knowledge of sheet metal or fabrication processes (highly desirable)
  • Experience with quality tools such as DFMEA / PFMEA
  • Project experience delivering process or production improvements
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach

Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to make a real impact on production performance
  • Varied role across both existing and new product ranges
  • Supportive engineering and leadership team
  • Growing business with ongoing investment
  • Genuine scope to develop and progress

Interested? Apply today 

Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy on behalf of their client.

Posted: March 31st, 2026