Production Engineer

Company: Howard James Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
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Location: Northwich
Job Description:

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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Posted: July 8th, 2026