Electro-Mechanical Production Engineer Manchester £40,000 to £46,000 per annum Permanent, full time Monday to Friday, flexible working hours About the role I’m recruiting on behalf of my client, an award-winning global engineering and technology company based in Manchester. We’re looking for an experienced Electro-Mechanical Production Engineer to join the team. This role would also suit an Electronic Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Technician or Process Engineer with experience in electro-mechanical assemblies or automated production environments. What you’ll do • Work with Design and Development teams to identify continuous improvement opportunities • Support smooth transitions from concept through to volume production • Monitor and troubleshoot production issues to reduce downtime and maintain product quality • Develop concepts and specifications for production equipment • Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers of assembly and test equipment • Create control plans, work instructions, SOPs and other production documentation • Identify and support opportunities for automation • Monitor end-of-line test data and highlight trends for yield improvements • Support the integration of new technologies into production processes • Ensure all activities comply with health, safety and environmental standards What we’re looking for Must have: • Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or HND/apprenticeship in electromechanical products (or strong industry experience in a similar role) • Experience with electro-mechanical manufacturing in a fast-paced or high-volume environment • Understanding of problem-solving tools such as 5Why, 8D and Root Cause Analysis • Experience using PLM and CAD systems (ideally Siemens NX / Team Centre) • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Kaizen or continuous improvement methods • Hands-on skills with sensor electronics, physics or assembly automation Nice to have: • Experience in roles such as Automation Engineer, Production Development Engineer or Test Engineer • Exposure to automated assembly lines or end-of-line test stations The ideal candidate would be Someone analytical, practical and collaborative, who enjoys improving manufacturing processes and working closely with both R&D and production teams. You’ll be confident proposing new ideas, solving problems and driving improvements across equipment, processes and product quality. Why join • £40,000 to £46,000 per annum • Flexible working hours • 32 days holiday including bank holidays, plus the chance to earn up to 13 extra days per year • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave • Enhanced pension contribution • Healthcare insurance including dental • Life insurance and income protection • Educational sponsorship • Electric car scheme • Free onsite parking and charging points • Cycle to Work scheme • Paid breaks with free premium hot drinks • Modern offices with excellent transport links • Friendly culture focused on innovation, collaboration and respect • Disability-confident employer committed to fair opportunities What’s next If you’re an experienced Electro-Mechanical Production Engineer or have relevant transferable skills from roles such as Manufacturing Engineer or Electronic Production Engineer, we’d love to hear from you.