Job Description – Production Engineer Location: Gloucestershire Salary: £40k – £45k Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday Role Summary The Production Engineer is responsible for optimising manufacturing operations, ensuring high-quality performance, and improving process efficiency. The role also supports new product and process introductions, applying standardised methodologies to maintain consistency and reduce waste. Key Responsibilities * Deliver day-to-day Production Engineering activities within the assigned value stream. * Apply standard tools and methodologies, including process mapping, Value Stream Maps, Yamazumi charts, spaghetti diagrams, and time studies (MOST). * Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality Engineers on PFMEA, Control Plans, and SOPs. * Identify and implement process improvements to enhance flow, reduce waste, and support cost reduction. * Support new product/process introductions, ensuring proper documentation and process controls. * Analyse process data, troubleshoot issues, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). * Participate in Lean improvement initiatives and support audits, safety, and regulatory compliance. Skills & Experience Essential: * Experience in mechanical manufacturing (pressing, machining, assembly, CNC Machining). * Skilled in Production Engineering tools and methodologies. * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. * Ability to read engineering drawings and apply process safety and compliance standards. Desirable: * Experience with Lean tools (Single Piece Flow, Jidoka, SMED, 5S). * Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plans. Attributes * Self-motivated, organised, and methodical. * Attention to detail with a completer–finisher mindset. * Strong mentoring and team collaboration skills. Other * Full driving licence and flexibility to travel as needed