Production Engineer

Production Engineer

Reference number: 98077

	Abergavenny, Newport, Cardiff, Monmouth, Merthyr Tydfil
	Full Time (Permanent)
	£40,000 - £45,000
	Sierra 57 Consult Ltd
	Manufacturing / Engineering
	27/03/2026
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Job overview

Further to ongoing sustained business growth, we are working closely with one of our manufacturing partners to appoint a Production Engineer to join their team.

Company overview

• This position will suit a dynamic Production Engineer with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems
• The successful Production Engineer candidate will have demonstrable experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company who place great emphasis on the development of its staff

Role responsibilities

• As a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for optimising manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, safety and cost-effectiveness
• The role of Production Engineer bridges engineering design and production, ensuring products are manufactured as required and in line with quality standards
• The successful Production Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing and optimising production processes and workflows
• Support production teams with technical expertise to resolve process issues
• Provide hands-on engineering support to manufacturing daily operations
• Analysis of production data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks and quality issues
• Implement and drive continuous improvement projects across the plant
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOP’s and work instructions
• Support new product introductions and process validations
• Troubleshoot process, equipment and material issues in real time
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency
• Implement immediate process improvements along with long-term improvements

Benefits/package

• Travel allowance
• Enhanced sick pay following the first year of employment
• Health cash plan enrolment with company contributions
• Life insurance cover
• Income protection insurance cover
• Member of the cycle to work and the electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to independent financial advice
• Long service additional holiday entitlement
• 36.5-hour working week (early finish on Friday)
• Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications/experience required

• Experience of small batch production, not continuous production lines
• Time served toolmaking or engineering-based apprenticeship is an advantage (must be practical)
• Experience in jig design and manufacture
• Basic CAD and 3D printing, an advantage but not essential
• Creative and innovative thinking
• 5+ years’ experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems
• Experience with process improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, detail-oriented and results-driven