Production Engineer
£competitive
East Sussex | Full-Time Optimise Processes. Solve Problems. Drive Production Excellence.
Hunters is excited to be working with a leading precision engineering company in East Sussex, seeking a skilled and proactive Production Engineer to support their high-tech manufacturing operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with a sharp eye for detail, a practical mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Production Engineer The Role
You'll play a key role in improving production processes, supporting new product introductions (NPI), and identifying areas for cost and efficiency gains. You'll also take ownership of key quality and manufacturing improvement projects across a busy, forward-thinking engineering environment.
Production Engineer What You'll Be Doing
Lead the development of manufacturing processes to support new and existing product lines
Identify and deliver cost-reduction and process improvement opportunities
Collaborate with production teams to solve root-cause problems using structured tools like 8D and FMEA
Maintain accurate BOMs, SOPs, and technical instructions for the production floor
Contribute to the NPI process by developing robust production strategies early in the design cycle
Support cross-functional teams in delivering quality, cost, and delivery targets
Production Engineer What You'll Bring
A degree or HNC/D in Mechanical or Production Engineering
Experience working in a hands-on production or manufacturing engineering role
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, root cause, continuous improvement)
Proficiency with MS Office and CAD
Experience with BOM creation, process documentation, and mechanical assembly Production Engineer Why You Should Apply
Be part of a growing, dynamic engineering company with a strong reputation for innovation
Varied role with real influence over production improvements
Great team culture with opportunities for development
Excellent working environment and benefits package