Job Description:

Are you an experienced Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Industrial Engineer looking for your next challenge in Bournemouth? We are seeking a motivated and proactive Production Engineer to join a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in Bournemouth, Dorset.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in Lean Manufacturing, CNC machining, continuous improvement, process optimisation, tooling design, and production engineering to play a key role in driving operational excellence within a growing manufacturing environment.

The Role

Based at the company's Bournemouth manufacturing facility, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day engineering activities within production and the machine shop, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.

Working closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams, you will help drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production engineering activities within the machine shop and manufacturing environment.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, risk assessments, PFMEAs, machine setup sheets, and TPM schedules.
• Design jigs, fixtures, and tooling using SolidWorks to improve productivity, quality, and repeatability.
• Optimise factory layouts and workflows using AutoCAD and other engineering tools.
• Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 6S methodologies.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment issues to minimise downtime.
• Conduct process audits and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support training activities to ensure consistent manufacturing standards.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency and capacity.
• Carry out time studies, cost analysis, and process improvements.
• Support capital equipment projects including equipment selection, ROI analysis, implementation, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability, quality, and cost performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

About You

We are looking for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving manufacturing processes, and working collaboratively to deliver results.

Essential Skills & Experience

• HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, or Process Engineer.
• Experience within a high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Understanding of engineering change processes and ECR management.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience working within a CNC machining or machine shop environment.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• CNC programming, setting, or operating experience.
• Electro-mechanical product manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of gear systems, castings, or injection moulding.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Priority.
• Experience of flow-line manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to rapid prototyping or additive manufacturing.
• LabVIEW and DAQ equipment experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher qualification.

Why Apply?

• Based in Bournemouth, one of the UK's most attractive coastal locations.
• Opportunity to work on innovative electro-mechanical products used across multiple industries.
• Involvement in continuous improvement, automation, and manufacturing development projects.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Supportive engineering-led culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.