Production and Process Engineer

Overview

Position: Production and Process Engineer — Location: Fareham. Full time – Permanent role. Salary: £38,000 - £48,000.

Are you looking for a new role in Production engineering and looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? My client is seeking a talented Production and Process Engineer to join their growing technical team in Fareham. This is a key position within the business, acting as the link between Design, Engineering, and Production to ensure products are production-ready, processes are efficient, and manufacturing performance meets business objectives. The successful candidate will play a central role in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the manufacturing function — applying strong process knowledge, engineering understanding, and collaborative communication to enhance quality, consistency, and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the interface between Production and Engineering, managing production and process issues and communicating engineering changes effectively.
• Participate in product design reviews, assessing designs for manufacturability, readiness, and efficiency.
• Review and approve detailed designs for manufacturing, ensuring smooth transition from design to production.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs and work instructions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Design, Systems Engineering, and Production to ensure integrated, optimised processes.
• Implement best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and innovative solutions to improve productivity and product quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis of production issues, identify preventative measures, and implement engineering or process improvements as required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Production or Process Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of BOM management and MRP tools (e.g. 123).
• Demonstrated ability to implement and optimise production processes.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and structured problem solving.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in maritime, automotive, or aerospace sectors.
• Familiarity with cell manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing certification.
• 3D CAD software proficiency.
• Experience with digital workshop management tools.

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across departments.
• Methodical, organised, and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of challenges and follows through to resolution.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Strong team player who contributes to a positive and productive working environment.

Health & Safety

The Production and Process Engineer is expected to uphold all company Health and Safety policies, ensuring a clean, safe, and compliant working environment, and reporting any hazards or issues promptly.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business and play an influential role in shaping production performance and process excellence.

To apply

If you are a driven engineer who thrives on improving systems, processes, and product delivery, we would be keen to hear from you; apply now with your current up to date CV.

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