Production Engineer

Location:

Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Type:
Full-time, Permanent

A well-established UK manufacturer within the life safety sector, backed by a FTSE 100 parent company, is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join its Production Engineering team.

This role will support day-to-day production, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and play a key role in the introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

* Support manufacturing teams with hands-on technical problem solving

* Investigate and resolve recurring quality, process, and downtime issues

* Lead CI and structured problem-solving activities (RCA / 8D)

* Support NPI activities and process introductions

* Create and maintain SOPs, BOMs, and routings

* Monitor and improve PCBA test performance and yield

* Update test specifications, limits, and software

* Liaise with PCBA suppliers and test equipment providers

* Work closely with Quality and Supply Chain to ensure compliance

Skills & Experience

* Manufacturing/Production Engineering background with strong electronics bias

* Proven PCBA manufacturing experience

* Good understanding of electronic test systems and data analysis

* LabVIEW and Test Stand experience highly desirable

* Knowledge of WATS or similar tools beneficial

* Experience managing change and leading CI activities

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

* Full UK driving licence & RTW