Job Description:

Production Engineer Manager

Salary: Up to £55k
Location: Lymington

Role Purpose

To support engineering and manufacturing functions by programming, setting, and proving new products across a range of machining centres and lathes. The role focuses on developing efficient production methods, improving processes, and maintaining high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions using both online and offline CNC programming from customer drawings and models
• Set and prove CNC programs on 3, 4, and 5-axis machining centres to production standards
• Create detailed manufacturing process plans and routings and upload them into the ERP system
• Produce clear shop-floor documentation, including tooling, fixtures, gauges, and setup instructions
• Review and optimise existing CNC programs and manufacturing methods to drive continuous improvement
• Identify and implement best practices to enhance production capacity, quality, and reliability
• Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, and Shop Floor teams
• Support the Quality and Inspection teams as required
• Manage workload priorities within the Engineering function under direction from the NPI Engineering Manager
• Produce 2D drawings and 3D models to support manufacturing processes
• Review and create technical documentation, specifications, and customer-related documents
• Design and develop fixtures in collaboration with shop floor engineers
• Maintain accurate engineering records, including tooling, drawings, bill of materials, and calculations
• Understand and document the effects of treatments and coatings on materials
• Support training and development of team members where required

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
• Proven ability to create CNC programs, models, and drawings using a CAM system
• Experience working with a wide range of materials to tight tolerances
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction

Desirable:

• CAD/CAM training (e.g. Mastercam)
• Experience using ERP systems
• Knowledge of ISO/ASME geometric tolerancing standards

Qualifications

Essential:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Desirable:

• Apprenticeship-trained
• Eligible for Security Clearance (SC)

Technical Skills

Essential:

• Ability to programme, set, and operate 3, 4, and 5-axis mill/turn machines

Desirable:

• Experience with Mazak, Fanuc, and Heidenhain controls
• Strong knowledge of engineering processes, materials, and treatments

Additional Information

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Flexible approach to duties as required by business needs