Production Engineer
Hailsham, East Sussex – Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits – Full-time, Permanent – 37hpw
KHR are partnering with an internationally recognised specialist manufacturing company delivering high‑performance engineered systems for complex research and industrial environments.
Due to continued growth, we are looking to hire a talented and driven Production Engineer to support this pivotal stage of expansion.
The Role
As a Production Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing excellence, assisting with New Product Introduction (NPI), and ensuring production processes run efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.
You will be involved in troubleshooting production issues, driving continuous improvement, and supporting root cause analysis across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Support and contribute to the NPI process and oversee manufacturing activities
* Lead and maintain 8D/RMA processes within Engineering
* Carry out root cause analysis and drive corrective actions
* Develop work instructions, routes, BOMs, and equipment specifications
* Identify and resolve production line issues, implementing long‑term solutions
* Monitor manufacturing performance to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency
* Liaise with engineers and stakeholders to improve processes, cost, and labour efficiency
* Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
* Ensure health & safety standards and best practices are consistently followed
* Analyse production data and recommend improvements
* Stay up to date with engineering advancements and share knowledge across teams
* Support documentation control and production readiness reviews
Candidate Profile
* Proven experience in a production, manufacturing, or engineering environment
* Experience with CAD software
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
* Strong problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on, practical approach
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
* Open‑minded, proactive, and keen to improve processes
* Hands‑on approach with the ability to support physical assembly work when required
* Degree or HNC in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
* Must be able to travel to client sites when required; travel planned in advance and expenses covered
* Full driving licence required due to location
Benefits & Culture
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package prioritising health, wealth, and work‑life balance:
* Work‑Life Balance: 37‑hour work week with flexible hours and 33 days of annual leave (25 days + Bank Holidays)
* Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Annual Health Checks, and Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers
* Financial Security: Life Insurance and a Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
* Green Initiatives: Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work and EV schemes
* Social & Facilities: Annual Family Fun Day, Christmas Dinner/Dance, canteen, locker rooms, shower facilities
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