Production Manufacturing Engineer Location: Newhaven (on-site, travel between local sites) Salary: circa £42,000 pa Hours: 08:30–17:00, Monday–Friday (no remote working) About the Role We are seeking a hands-on Production Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering team and report to the Production Engineering Manager. You’ll provide technical support across multiple sites, ensuring plant and machinery run at peak performance and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic and electrical control systems Carry out planned maintenance on jigs, fixtures and production machinery Implement equipment modifications in line with quality and safety standards Develop and maintain local operating procedures to enhance efficiency Manage spares inventory to reduce downtime Collaborate with production teams on process-improvement initiatives Person Specification Essential 2 years’ experience in production or manufacturing Strong fault-finding skills (mechanical, pneumatic, electrical) HNC/ONC/City & Guilds/NVQ4 level or completed engineering apprenticeship Proficient with MS Office (particularly Excel) Full UK driving licence and own transport Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma exposure Desirable Experience with automation or injection-moulding machinery CAD skills (e.g. SolidWorks) Previous team-lead or training experience A passion for design Benefits & Perks Cycle-to-Work scheme Access to a staff benefits app with retail and lifestyle discounts 23 days’ holiday per year, increasing with length of service Free on-site parking Career development and training opportunities Collaborative, supportive engineering environment If you’re a proactive engineer passionate about optimising manufacturing processes and ready to work fully on-site, please apply via Indeed or contact our Production Engineering Manager for further details.