Production Engineer

Production Engineer
Precision Manufacturing Industry
Leicester LE8
Up to £45k per annum
Annual Bonus, Holiday and Pension

About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer to support the manufacture of high-quality products by translating customer requirements into efficient, cost-effective, and repeatable production processes.

This is a varied role that combines engineering, production support, quality documentation, tooling design, and continuous improvement. Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Customer Service, and external suppliers, you will play a key role in ensuring customer requirements are successfully converted into robust manufacturing processes and documentation.

Commutable from Leicester, Rugby, Coventry, Corby, Market Harborough, Kettering, Corby and Nuneaton.

Key Responsibilities: Production Engineer

Customer Order & Engineering Support – Review customer orders, clarify technical requirements and support New Order Review meetings to ensure projects are accurately defined and ready for production.
Engineering Data & ERP Management – Create and maintain item numbers, BOMs, manufacturing routings, product drawings and accurate costing information within the ERP/MRP system.
Tooling & Manufacturing Support – Design and develop tooling, jigs, fixtures and packaging solutions, while providing day-to-day engineering support to the manufacturing team.
Technical & Quality Documentation – Prepare and maintain engineering and quality documentation, including FAI reports, Acceptance Test Reports, environmental test records and product quality files.
Engineering Change Control – Support engineering change reviews and ensure changes are accurately implemented across drawings, BOMs, routings, documentation and production instructions.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management – Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical issues, manage tooling and component requirements, and ensure specifications are met.
Continuous Improvement – Identify and support opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, cost, throughput and standardisation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, Quality and Customer Service teams to resolve issues and ensure customer requirements are delivered effectively.
What We're Looking For - Manufacturing Engineer

Engineering qualification or equivalent practical engineering experience.
Experience working within a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems, BOM creation, and manufacturing routings.
Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
Excellent attention to detail and documentation control.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions.
Proactive approach to continuous improvement and process optimisation.
Package and Benefits - Process Engineer

Up to £45k per annum
Up to 5% annual bonus
Mon-Fri - Days
Salary depending on skills and experience
Company Pension
Holiday package
In-house training and company support structure
Interested? To apply for this Production Engineer position, here are your two options:
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