A growing manufacturing business in Exeter is looking for a hands-on Production Engineer who wants to be close to the action, not stuck behind a desk.
If you enjoy improving how things are made, getting onto the shop floor, and seeing the impact of your work, this one’s worth a look.
What you’ll be doing
This is a practical role supporting fabrication and assembly operations, working closely with production and the wider engineering team.
You’ll be:
Driving continuous improvement across quality, throughput, and efficiency
Getting involved in new product introduction, making sure designs work in production
Supporting day-to-day manufacturing challenges on the shop floor
Reviewing processes and implementing better ways of working
Creating and improving production documentation and instructions
Working with suppliers and internal teams to keep things running smoothly It’s a mix of problem-solving, improvement work, and hands-on support, not just theory.
What they’re looking for
HNC / HND (or similar) in Engineering
Experience within manufacturing or production engineering
Background in sheet metal / fabrication
Strong understanding of quality and improvement tools (DFMEA / PFMEA etc.)
Someone practical, proactive, and comfortable working across teams Why this role?
You’ll see the results of your work on the shop floor
A business that values engineering input, not just output
Interested? Apply today
Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy on behalf of their client