Production Engineer
Lymington Full-time | Dayshift | 39 hours per week
The Company
Our client is a well-established, internationally recognised engineering and manufacturing group, supplying high-technology components into aerospace, defence, energy, and advanced industrial sectors. Their Lymington-based precision engineering division is known for producing highly complex, tight-tolerance components and assemblies, supported by state-of-the-art machining capabilities and a strong reputation for quality and innovation.
The Opportunity
As a Production Engineer, youll play a key role in bringing complex components to life from programming and proving out CNC processes to driving continuous improvement across production. This is a hands-on, technically challenging role where your expertise will directly impact quality, efficiency, and manufacturing capability. What Youll Be Doing Develop online & offline CNC programs from engineering drawings and 3D models
Set, prove, and optimise programs across 3, 4 & 5-axis machining centres
Create process plans, routings, and documentation within ERP systems (IFS)
Design fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing solutions
Analyse and improve existing machining methods
Investigate production issues and implement root cause solutions
Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and shop floor teams
Produce 2D stage drawings and 3D models to support manufacture
Drive continuous improvement and best practice across production
What Were Looking For Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing engineering
Strong CNC programming capability (multi-axis milling/turning)
Experience with Mazak Integrex machines (highly desirable)
Solid understanding of GD&T and tight tolerance machining
Ability to work with a wide range of materials and treatments
Experience with CAD/CAM systems (Mastercam advantageous)
Knowledge of ERP systems (IFS preferred)
Confident working independently and within a team
Passion for engineering excellence and continuous improvement
Qualifications Engineering qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent)
Apprentice-trained (desirable)
Full UK driving licence
Eligibility to work in the UK
Whats in It for You? Competitive salary + profit share scheme
Excellent pension & life assurance
34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
Health cash plan & wellbeing support
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee discounts & assistance programme
Free on-site parking
Real career progression opportunities within a global engineering group
Working Hours Monday Thursday: 7:30am 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am 1:00pm
Why Apply?
This is more than just a programming role its a chance to work on high-spec, complex engineering projects in an environment that values precision, innovation, and continuous improvement. If youre a skilled CNC Programmer / Production Engineer looking for your next challenge in a high-performance manufacturing environment, this is a fantastic opportunity.
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