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Senior Production Engineer

Carbon 60
Posted 17 days ago, valid for a day
Location

Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 8QD, England

Salary

£43,000 - £48,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a Senior Production Engineer with over 5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing engineering role.
  • The role involves optimizing manufacturing processes, managing tooling strategies, and driving new product introductions.
  • Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Production Engineering and be proficient in CNC machining and CAD/CAM software.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, though the specific amount is not disclosed in the job description.
  • Joining this company provides an opportunity to work on impactful projects in a structured environment with a focus on precision engineering.
Senior Production Engineer

Ready to engineer the future of precision manufacturing?
Join a company at the forefront of advanced engineering, where innovation meets excellence. We're looking for a Senior Production Engineer to lead transformative projects, streamline production, and elevate product quality across our operations.



What You'll Be Doing

As a key player in our engineering team, you'll:

  • Optimise Processes: Audit and refine manufacturing workflows to boost efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Lead Equipment & Tooling Strategy: Manage tooling design, selection, and maintenance-including gauges, fixtures, and CNC setups.
  • Drive New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with design teams to develop scalable, efficient manufacturing processes for new products.
  • Champion Quality: Partner with QA to ensure every product meets industry standards and exceeds customer expectations.
  • Solve Problems Fast: Tackle production bottlenecks, defects, and equipment issues with precision and speed.
  • Implement Lean & CI: Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure Safety First: Conduct Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
  • Cut Costs, Not Corners: Identify smart ways to reduce production costs while maintaining top-tier quality.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with R&D, design, and supply chain to ensure seamless manufacturability.


What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

  • Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Production Engineering
  • 5+ years in a production/manufacturing engineering role

Technical Expertise

  • Proficient in CNC machining, honing, grinding, wire eroding, and surface treatments
  • Skilled in inspection, NDT, material validation, injection moulding, casting, welding, and automation
  • CAD/CAM experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
  • Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma, ISO 9001, AS9100, ERP/MRP systems, and LCM reviews

Soft Skills

  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communicator and team collaborator
  • Detail-oriented and highly organised
  • Calm under pressure and deadline-driven


Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a company that sets the benchmark in precision engineering
  • Lead strategic projects with real impact
  • Work alongside passionate professionals across departments
  • Enjoy a structured work schedule with early starts and your evenings free

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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