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Job Title: Production Engineer
Location: Wiltshire, UK
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000
Company Overview
Our client is a specialist engineering business with a strong reputation for designing, manufacturing, and supporting advanced mechanical and electrical systems for highly regulated industries. Operating to rigorous quality standards, they utilise integrated planning and data management systems to deliver high-performance, reliable products for demanding applications.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the manufacture of complex mechanical and electrical assemblies.
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Act as the link between design engineering and production operations.
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Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and quality controls.
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Lead and support New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
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Drive process improvement initiatives to increase quality, efficiency, and throughput.
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Troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly and effectively.
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Specify and design tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to support assembly and testing operations.
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Coordinate and oversee the work of the Quality Engineer to maintain consistent production standards.
Candidate Profile
Essential:
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Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in a production engineering role within a mechanical/electrical manufacturing environment.
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Proven track record of working at the interface between design and production.
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Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, assembly, and system integration for mechanical/electrical products.
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Excellent process documentation, planning, and quality management skills.
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Confident in applying root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods.
Desirable:
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Experience with product or system testing.
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Familiarity with regulated industry standards (e.g. aerospace, defence, automotive, medical).
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Experience specifying or commissioning test rigs, fixtures, or production tooling.
If you’re a production engineer who enjoys hands-on problem-solving, process improvement, and ownership of results, this is a great opportunity to contribute to a growing engineering business. Apply with your CV and a short note outlining your relevant experience.
