Production Engineer Milton Keynes up to £50,000 PermanentThe Opportunity A leading rail services provider, specialising in the overhaul, refurbishment, and maintenance of rolling stock, is seeking a diligent and technically focused Production Engineer. This is a critical role within the Engineering department, tasked with providing essential technical support to the production floor. You will be instrumental in ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality task execution by developing and implementing streamlined production processes and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities: Develop production processes and workflows to optimise efficiency and reduce labour costs.Review technical drawings and specifications to define components and removal/refitment procedures.Compile detailed material requirements, route cards, and process sheets, ensuring compliance with customer quality and Railway Group Standards.Identify, recommend, and implement tooling and equipment upgrades to improve productivity.Conduct comprehensive risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) on both new and existing manufacturing/refurbishment processes.Support cost reduction activities by assisting with make vs. buy assessments and providing estimating support for future contract bids. The Candidate: You are an experienced engineer with a background in process improvement, ideally within heavy engineering, manufacturing, or the rail sector. You must hold an HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline. A strong grasp of continuous improvement techniques, the ability to read technical drawings, and experience creating detailed production documentation are essential. You must be proactive, commercially aware, and ready to act as an agent for positive change. Location: Milton Keynes Salary: Up to £50,000 About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary.Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract.Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe.Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.