Production Engineer
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Lymington Full-time | Dayshift | 39 hours per week
The Company
Our client is a well-established, internationally recognised engineering and manufacturing group, supplying high-technology components into aerospace, defence, energy, and advanced industrial sectors. Their Lymington-based precision engineering division is known for producing highly complex, tight-tolerance components and assemblies, supported by state-of-the-art machining capabilities and a strong reputation for quality and innovation.
The Opportunity
As a Production Engineer, youll play a key role in bringing complex components to life from programming and proving out CNC processes to driving continuous improvement across production. This is a hands-on, technically challenging role where your expertise will directly impact quality, efficiency, and manufacturing capability. What Youll Be Doing
* Develop online & offline CNC programs from engineering drawings and 3D models
* Set, prove, and optimise programs across 3, 4 & 5-axis machining centres
* Create process plans, routings, and documentation within ERP systems (IFS)
* Design fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing solutions
* Analyse and improve existing machining methods
* Investigate production issues and implement root cause solutions
* Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and shop floor teams
* Produce 2D stage drawings and 3D models to support manufacture
* Drive continuous improvement and best practice across production
What Were Looking For
* Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing engineering
* Strong CNC programming capability (multi-axis milling/turning)
* Experience with Mazak Integrex machines (highly desirable)
* Solid understanding of GD&T and tight tolerance machining
* Ability to work with a wide range of materials and treatments
* Experience with CAD/CAM systems (Mastercam advantageous)
* Knowledge of ERP systems (IFS preferred)
* Confident working independently and within a team
* Passion for engineering excellence and continuous improvement
Qualifications
* Engineering qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent)
* Apprentice-trained (desirable)
* Full UK driving licence
* Eligibility to work in the UK
Whats in It for You?
* Competitive salary + profit share scheme
* Excellent pension & life assurance
* 34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
* Health cash plan & wellbeing support
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee discounts & assistance programme
* Free on-site parking
* Real career progression opportunities within a global engineering group
Working Hours
* Monday Thursday: 7:30am 4:30pm
* Friday: 8:00am 1:00pm
Why Apply?
This is more than just a programming role its a chance to work on high-spec, complex engineering projects in an environment that values precision, innovation, and continuous improvement. xcswzye If youre a skilled CNC Programmer / Production Engineer looking for your next challenge in a high-performance manufacturing environment, this is a fantastic opportunity.