Senior Product support engineer

Our client, a leading manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation and operational excellence, is seeking an experienced Senior Production Engineer to join their growing team.

This is a key position focused on driving manufacturing performance, supporting new product introduction, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the production environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in optimising processes, improving productivity, reducing waste, and ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide production engineering support across manufacturing departments and production cells.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to enhance quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Develop, implement, and optimise manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and production methods.
• Support new product introduction activities, ensuring Design for Manufacture principles are embedded from concept through to production.
• Identify manufacturing requirements for new and existing products and establish efficient production processes.
• Review engineering drawings, technical documentation, and build-to-print packages to ensure manufacturability and production readiness.
• Investigate manufacturing issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Produce and maintain shop floor process documentation, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safe systems of work.
• Lead process improvement activities including PFMEA, mistake-proofing initiatives, and waste reduction programmes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and production personnel.
• Support non-conformance investigations and drive timely resolution of manufacturing challenges.
• Work closely with planning, quality, engineering, and operations teams to achieve departmental and business objectives.
• Identify and implement process and technology improvements that deliver measurable business benefits.
• Monitor production performance and KPI data, recommending improvements where required.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and process optimisation techniques.
• Experience with CAD software and interpretation of engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles and new product introduction processes.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to develop process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing standards.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems would be advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven.
• Strong attention to detail with a structured and logical approach to problem solving.
• Positive attitude towards change and continuous improvement.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Collaborative team player capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with a stable and growing manufacturing business.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful process improvements and operational initiatives.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to contribute to exciting projects and play a key role in shaping manufacturing excellence.

If you are an experienced Production Engineer with a passion for continuous improvement, manufacturing excellence, and delivering operational results, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply today to become part of a forward-thinking engineering organisation.