Job Description:

Production Engineer 

Location: Salfords, near Gatwick (Redhill area)
Salary: From £45,000 per annum (DOE) – higher salaries available for candidates with the right skills and experience
Hours: Choose from either:

• Monday to Thursday, 6:00am – 6:00pm, or
• Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 5:00pm & Friday, 8:00am – 12:00pm

Permanent | Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Engineer to join a highly successful precision engineering manufacturer supplying complex, high-accuracy components to the medical device industry.

This role offers the chance to work on a wide variety of engineering projects, taking products from concept through to production while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

The Role

As a Production Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and improving machining processes, programming CNC equipment, supporting production, and implementing engineering solutions that improve efficiency and quality.

Key responsibilities include:

• Programming CNC machines using CAM software such as HyperMill, Fusion 360, SolidCAM or similar
• Setting, proving out and troubleshooting CNC machining processes
• Programming and operating automated metrology equipment
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation
• Developing machining processes capable of extended unmanned running
• Supporting production with technical expertise and engineering solutions
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Maintaining engineering documentation and records
• Working closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams
• Ensuring all work complies with company quality procedures

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• A Production or Manufacturing Engineering background
• Experience programming, setting and proving CNC machinery
• Strong understanding of precision machining and metal cutting processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using CAM software such as HyperMill, Fusion 360, SolidCAM or similar (desirable)
• Knowledge of metrology or automated inspection equipment would be beneficial
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• An Engineering degree, HNC/HND or a recognised engineering apprenticeship

What's on Offer

• Salary starting from £45,000, with higher salaries available for more experienced engineers
• Choice of working patterns to support work-life balance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work with advanced CNC machining and automated metrology technology
• Varied, technically challenging work with genuine opportunities to make an impact
• Long-term career prospects within a growing precision engineering business

If you're an experienced Production Engineer looking for a challenging role where you can influence manufacturing processes and develop your technical skills, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV.