Production Engineer

Production EngineerFareham Permanent | Full-time - Monday to Friday 7.30 - 4.30£40,000 - £55,000 DOEAre you a proactive Production Engineer with a passion for driving excellence in manufacturing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and quality are part of everyday life? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.We are a growing UK-based manufacturing business dedicated to designing and delivering high-quality engineered products. We take pride in developing our team, celebrating success, and upholding strong values that emphasise support, honesty, accountability, passion, and excellence.The RoleAs a key member of our Operations team, you will support and influence the entire production and NPD lifecycle - from concept and prototype through to full-scale manufacture. You will play a pivotal role in shaping efficient production systems, removing waste, improving processes, and ensuring exceptional product quality.This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to our business objectives, with exposure to a wide variety of projects including new product introduction, manufacturing cell design, and machinery implementation.Key ResponsibilitiesLeading manufacturing process design and improvement initiativesIntegrating new products into production in a cost-effective, high-quality mannerProducing manufacturing documentation including work instructions and assembly guidesDesigning tooling, fixtures, and cell layoutsConducting root-cause analysis and driving continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma)Supporting equipment tendering, installation, and maintenance planningImproving workflow efficiency, reducing waste, and optimising layoutsSupporting engineering investigations and introducing Poka-Yoke methodologiesPresenting findings, leading meetings, and collaborating across all levelsStaying current with evolving engineering and manufacturing trendsTravel is involved with this role - once each quarter for around one week, and this will include abroad. RequirementsDegree-qualified in an Engineering disciplinePractical experience within a manufacturing/production engineering roleLean knowledge, ideally Six Sigma Green Belt would be ideal. Experience supporting NPD and technical teamsWorking knowledge of CAD or similar toolsElectrical assembly experience (advantageous)Strong communicator with a collaborative approachHighly organised, adaptable, and solutions-drivenConfident decision-maker with a drive for continuous improvementWho You AreYou live and breathe continuous improvement, take pride in your work, and inspire others to do the same. You enjoy solving problems, working as part of a supportive and committed team, and contributing to shared success. You hold yourself to high professional standards and deliver results with integrity and accountability.BenefitsA supportive and passionate team cultureOpportunities to contribute to meaningful improvements and business growthProfessional development and ongoing trainingA business that values innovation, team spirit, and excellenceIf you're excited to bring your engineering expertise to a forward-thinking manufacturer and want to be part of a company where your ideas make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.