Production Engineer
Outskirts of Glasgow
Advanced Manufacturing | Sustainable Materials | New Facility
£40k - £50k depending on experience
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Engineer to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business at a pivotal stage of growth.
This role sits within a new and expanding polyurethane moulding operation, supporting both R&D and volume production across multiple sectors including aviation, automotive, mass-transit and specialist consumer products.
You’ll play a hands-on role in running moulding machinery and trimming operations, while also shaping and validating robust polyurethane processes from the ground up.
The Role
* Develop, maintain and validate repeatable polyurethane moulding processes
* Set up, optimise and troubleshoot moulding equipment and process parameters
* Investigate and resolve production defects such as voids, porosity, flash and density variation
* Support new product introductions, including mould commissioning and material trials
* Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions and technical documentation
* Ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety and regulatory standards
* Work closely with engineering, operations, R&D and commercial teams
* Assist with training and development of production operatives as the facility scales
About You
* Degree-qualified in Engineering or similar (or equivalent industry experience)
* Background in polyurethane, polymers or a comparable manufacturing environment
* Experience with chemical formulation and machinery/process management
* Strong knowledge of RCA, CAPA and DOE methodologies
* Basic understanding of CAD / CAE
* Methodical, organised and comfortable managing projects and deadlines
* Confident communicator who enjoys cross-functional collaboration
* Detail-focused with a natural problem-solving mindset
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Enhanced annual leave (increasing with service)
* Health & wellbeing support, including private GP access
* Life assurance
* Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle schemes
* Ongoing training, development and coaching
* Free on-site parking and employee discount schemes
All applications will be handled in strict confidence