Production Engineer – Cheltenham – c£42,000 Fantastic Opportunity with a Global Manufacturing Leader We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Production Engineer to join a highly successful and innovative manufacturing business based in Cheltenham. Offering a salary of £42,000, this is a fantastic chance to develop your engineering career within a global organisation that values continuous improvement, innovation, and employee development. This role would suit an ambitious engineer with experience within a manufacturing environment who is passionate about Lean manufacturing, process improvement, and driving operational excellence. The Role As Production Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering production engineering functions across the business, supporting manufacturing efficiency, quality, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Developing alternative production methods using Lean tools and techniques Designing manufacturing systems, layouts, tooling, fixtures, and material handling equipment Supporting continuous improvement projects to improve OEE and reduce waste Using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies including VSM, Kanban, SMED, Line Balancing, and Layout & Flow Creating drawings and concepts using Solidworks Supporting PFMEAs, process flows, and standard operating procedures Assisting with root cause analysis and 8D investigations Supporting Capex projects and investment justifications About You We are looking for candidates who have: Experience working within a manufacturing engineering environment Knowledge and practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles Experience with problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques Solidworks experience (highly advantageous) Engineering Degree or Apprentice trained with HNC/HND qualification Strong communication and teamwork skills A proactive and results-driven attitude Why Apply? Competitive salary of £42,000 Excellent career progression opportunities Work for a globally recognised manufacturing organisation Exposure to exciting continuous improvement and engineering projects Collaborative and supportive working environment Opportunity to make a real impact within the business If you are a motivated Production Engineer looking for your next challenge in Cheltenham, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration to PS2