Production Engineer
14 days ago
Cambridge
Production Engineer Location: South Cambridge Reporting to: Head of Manufacturing Role Overview This is a hands-on Production Engineer role supporting the continued development of a production engineering function within a manufacturing environment. The position focuses on improving manufacturing efficiency, maintaining high quality standards, and supporting the release and manufacture of new products. The role involves close collaboration with production, supply chain, and R&D teams, as well as responsibility for tooling, equipment support, and technical drawing output. The ideal candidate will also have some experience with CAD Design/SOLIDWORKS. The company can offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits. Key Responsibilities Production Support & Collaboration • Work closely with production, assembly, supply chain, and R&D teams to resolve manufacturing issues, • Support delivery capability for in-house manufactured products, • Design, implement, and project-manage jigs, fixtures, and tooling, • Liaise directly with suppliers when required, • Troubleshoot production equipment and infrastructure issues, • Maintain jigs and tools to ensure operational efficiency, • Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are in place and followed, • Support continuous improvement initiatives, • Produce 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks, • Support custom product requirements and liaise with customers when required, • Troubleshoot mechanical and electronic assemblies, • Support maintenance of product safety approvals and documentation, • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a production engineering role, • Experience using CAD software (SolidWorks or similar), • Understanding of quality systems within manufacturing, • Experience with ERP and/or MRP systems, • Excellent organisation, planning, and time management skills, • Hands-on, adaptable, and solution-focused approach, • Able to work independently and as part of a team Sounds good, how do I apply? • Option 1: Click the apply button, don't worry if you don't have an up-to-date CV, we can discuss whatever you have to hand., • Option 2: Find Morgan Veness on LinkedIn and drop me a message or connection request