A leading engineering manufacturer in Colchester is looking for a hands‑on Production Engineer to join its growing production engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, improving manufacturing processes, solving production issues and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Role The Production Engineer will support production across new and existing products, working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering teams to improve safety, quality, productivity and efficiency. Key responsibilities include: Providing day-to-day engineering support to production. Investigating and resolving manufacturing and process issues. Improving and standardising manufacturing processes. Leading Lean and Continuous Improvement activities. Reducing waste, downtime, scrap and rework. Supporting new equipment, tooling and automation projects. Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation and work instructions. Working with suppliers during equipment installation and commissioning. What You'll Need HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Experience as a Production Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer within a manufacturing environment. Strong CAD experience is essential - ideally using Creo or SolidWorks. Experience improving manufacturing processes and supporting production. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation. This is a great opportunity to join a business investing in its manufacturing capability, with plenty of scope to make a real impact on production and process improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Production Engineer in Essex employer: PT Engineering & Manufacturing
Join a well-established food manufacturing business in Poole, where you will be part of a dynamic engineering leadership team dedicated to ensuring compliance and operational excellence. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, this role offers genuine responsibility and autonomy, alongside long-term career development opportunities in a collaborative environment that prioritises engineering excellence and continuous improvement. If you're an experienced Engineering Compliance Manager looking for meaningful work in a fast-paced FMCG setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
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PT Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Team
