Production Manager
1 day ago
Worthing
Production Engineer A specialist electro-mechanical manufacturer in the defence and critical systems space is looking for a hands-on Production Engineer to support the full product lifecycle across a growing portfolio of engineered systems. This role suits someone who enjoys responsibility, variety and working in a tight-knit SME environment where you can make a visible impact. About the Role As a Production Engineer, you’ll bridge engineering design and production, ensuring products are manufacturable, cost-effective and delivered to the required quality standards. You’ll support New Product Introduction (NPI), optimise manufacturing processes, drive improvements, and provide day-to-day technical support to production teams. The role includes visibility across both legacy and new products, with exposure to mechanical, electrical and system-level assemblies. Key Responsibilities Act as the interface between engineering design and production to ensure efficient manufacture Support NPI processes and the transition from prototype to volume build Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation and quality checks Drive process improvements across quality, throughput and cost Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical support to shop floor teams Specify and/or design jigs, fixtures, tooling and test equipment Support product testing and safe operational practices Provide oversight to quality support functions Requirements Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline 5+ years’ experience in a production engineering role within mechanical/electrical manufacturing Experience working across both engineering and hands-on production environments Knowledge of assembly, integration and build processes for electro-mechanical systems Strong documentation and quality system capability Desirable Product or system testing experience Exposure to regulated or defence-related products Background in Design Engineering and/or CAD proficiency What’s Offered Permanent position with competitive salary circa £50k (DOE) Varied and hands-on responsibilities typical of a growing SME Opportunity to influence manufacturing processes and product lifecycle decisions Exposure to complex, high-reliability electro-mechanical systems in a niche sector Close collaboration with engineering, operations, quality and design functions