Head of Production Engineering Plymouth | £50,000-£55,000 per annum | Full-Time | Permanent | Reporting to Engineering Manager Introduction Are you ready to lead engineering innovation in a global manufacturing environment? Acorn by Synergie is working with a forward-thinking client seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Production Engineering to drive operational excellence and lead a high-performing team in one of the UK's most advanced manufacturing facilities. Key Duties: Lead and mentor the Production Engineering team. Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, tooling, and material utilisation. Apply advanced welding knowledge (spot, projection, MIG, TIG, robotic) to support process development. Develop accurate manufacturing costings, including ROI and payback analysis. Ensure engineering processes meet industry standards and support operational excellence. Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain teams to optimise processes and align with business objectives. Requirements: Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience (BEng in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering preferred). Proven leadership experience in production engineering within a manufacturing environment. Experience in sheet metal manufacturing highly desirable. Strong understanding of assembly processes and resource planning. Expertise in manufacturing cost analysis and process optimis...