Production Engineer / Project Manager Willenhall, West Midlands Permanent | £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE) Join a specialist, high-impact engineering company operating in the defence sector. They're on a mission to make the world safer by delivering precision-engineered solutions to remove dangerous materials — fast, reliably, and to the highest standards. The Role: Our Client are looking for a hands-on Production Engineer / Project Manager to take ownership of production planning and execution. You’ll coordinate across Design, Procurement, CNC, and Project Engineering teams to keep projects moving, resolve issues early, and ensure on-time delivery. What You'll Do: Lead and maintain production plans from start to finish Coordinate teams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders Monitor progress, manage risks, and escalate issues as needed Drive accountability and continuous improvement across departments About You: 5 years in a mechanical engineering or manufacturing environment HNC/HND (minimum ONC) in Mechanical or Production Engineering Strong communicator and natural problem-solver Experience managing production in fast-paced, multi-project settings Motivated, organised, and delivery-focused Why Join Us? Meaningful work in a niche, defence-related industry A small, agile team where your impact is visible Unique, complex projects with real-world impact UK nationals only apply please – must be eligible for security clearance