Production Engineer North London Salary Negotiable Excellent Benefits A leading developer and manufacturer of navigation and surveillance systems is seeking a Production Engineer to optimise and support electromechanical production processes. This role is key in New Product Introduction (NPI), process engineering, and continuous improvement for high-tech manufacturing. Duties Act as the primary liaison between Design, R&D, and Manufacturing, supporting NPI and product industrialisation. Develop, implement, and maintain work instructions, operating procedures, and test specifications. Support production targets through process optimisation, tooling management, and technical support. Lead pilot builds, process validation, and transition to full-scale manufacturing. Specify, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment, jigs, and fixtures. Support quality assurance, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and inspection methods. Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma improvement initiatives. Analyse production data to identify bottlenecks, improve productivity, efficiency, and cost savings. Train and support production operators and technicians on manufacturing best practices and quality standards. Skills & Experience Previous experience in Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Engineering. Experience with electromechanical assemblies: motors, sensors, actuators, wiring, and PCB assemblies. Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes. Knowledge of Lean tools, FMEA, SPC, 8D, and Ishikawa analysis. Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar). Exposure to high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments desirable. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Must hold a UK passport. Benefits 25 days holiday bank holidays 7.30-4.00 Monday to Thursday with ½ hour lunch and 7.30 to 12.30 Friday Stakeholder pension scheme & life assurance Private health cover, Employee Assistance Programme, childcare vouchers Subsidised staff restaurant Call Julia @ Prime Appointments or apply now for a career in production engineering with cutting-edge electromechanical manufacturing, excellent benefits, and career progression opportunities