Job Title: Production Engineer
Location: Stonehouse
Pay Range: £35,000–£40,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Overview
Omega is looking for a Production Engineer to oversee end‑to‑end development and implementation of production assembly processes, providing operational support, troubleshooting, maintaining equipment, coordinating engineering change control, and driving continuous improvement to meet production, quality and compliance objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Daily production support and continuous improvement
* Equipment management, including preventative maintenance, breakdown support and daily management
* Lean implementation, performance analysis and Kaizen/Gembas activities
* New product implementation and engineering changes
* Process development: design for manufacture, risk and failure analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA), BOM management
* Assembly tooling and equipment
* Product launch support, training and documentation
* Spare parts ownership and QHSE compliance
* Change management, product sunset and end‑of‑life handling
* Site visits and travel to assembly facilities and suppliers in the UK as required
Qualifications & Requirements
* Minimum three years’ experience in production/process engineering within an assembly environment
* Practical knowledge and application of Lean philosophies
* Active involvement in NPI and ECR processes
* Bachelor’s degree or HND in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or a related engineering discipline
* Mechanical knowledge (jigs, fixtures, assembly tooling) enabling the ability to perform basic maintenance tasks
* Ability to read engineering drawings
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office
* Familiarity with BOM management
* Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear documentation and deliver training
* Effective, diplomatic and confident communicator at all levels
* Continuous improvement mindset and proactive hands‑on problem‑solving
* Excellent attention to detail
* Adaptable and flexible
* Strong work ethic
Benefits
* Opportunity to work with a leading employer in Gloucestershire
* Excellent work/life balance
* Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and sharesave scheme
Contact
For more information on this role, please contact Sam Griffin or send a copy of your CV to the hiring team.
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