Production Engineer

Production Engineer
North London

Salary Negotiable + Excellent Benefits

A leading developer and manufacturer of navigation and surveillance systems is seeking a Production Engineer to optimise and support electromechanical production processes. This role is key in New Product Introduction (NPI), process engineering, and continuous improvement for high-tech manufacturing.

Duties

• Act as the primary liaison between Design, R&D, and Manufacturing, supporting NPI and product industrialisation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain work instructions, operating procedures, and test specifications.
• Support production targets through process optimisation, tooling management, and technical support.
• Lead pilot builds, process validation, and transition to full-scale manufacturing.
• Specify, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment, jigs, and fixtures.
• Support quality assurance, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and inspection methods.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma improvement initiatives.
• Analyse production data to identify bottlenecks, improve productivity, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Train and support production operators and technicians on manufacturing best practices and quality standards.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Engineering.
• Experience with electromechanical assemblies: motors, sensors, actuators, wiring, and PCB assemblies.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Lean tools, FMEA, SPC, 8D, and Ishikawa analysis.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Exposure to high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must hold a UK passport.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• 7.30-4.00 Monday to Thursday with hour lunch and 7.30 to 12.30 Friday

• Stakeholder pension scheme & life assurance
• Private health cover, Employee Assistance Programme, childcare vouchers
• Subsidised staff restaurant

Call Appointments or apply now for a career in production engineering with cutting-edge electromechanical manufacturing, excellent benefits, and career progression opportunities.