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Senior Production Engineer

Job Posted: 2 days ago

  • Salary: £ 43,000 - 48,000 / Annum

    Job Type: Permanent

  • Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

4-Day Week (Monday–Thursday, 36 Hours) | Up to £48k + Bonus Our client is a well-established precision engineering company with a strong reputation for excellence in the industry. They specialise in advanced manufacturing, using modern equipment and proven engineering expertise to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions. The Role This is an exciting senior-level opportunity for an experienced Senior Production Engineer with a strong CNC manufacturing background. You will lead strategic projects to: * Optimise manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness * Enhance product quality and ensure smooth, seamless production operations * Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, design, and quality teams Key Responsibilities: * Process Optimisation – Analyse, refine, and audit manufacturing processes * Equipment & Tooling – Manage tooling, gauges, fixtures, and machinery * New Product Introduction (NPI) – Work with design teams to create efficient production processes * Quality Control – Ensure compliance with industry and customer standards * Problem Solving – Resolve bottlenecks, defects, and equipment issues * Lean & Continuous Improvement – Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies * Health & Safety – Maintain a safe working environment and regulatory compliance * Cost Reduction – Identify savings without compromising standards * Collaboration – Work closely with engineering, R&D, and supply chain teams The Candidate You are a solutions-focused engineer with strong technical expertise, confident in leading improvement projects. Requirements: * Qualifications in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Production Engineering (or equivalent) * 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing or production engineering * In-depth knowledge of CNC machining, reaming, honing, wire eroding, grinding * Familiarity with surface treatments, testing/NDT, forming, moulding, fabrication, and automation * CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) * Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ERP/MRP systems, and quality standards (ISO 9001, AS9100) * Proven track record in process optimisation and cost-reduction projects The Package * Up to £48k salary (dependent on experience) * Bonus * 4-day working week (Monday–Thursday, 36 hours)

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