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Production Engineer, Crawley, West Sussex
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic Production Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in providing technical support to our operations department — helping to resolve production issues, streamline processes, and reduce costs while ensuring high-quality output. It’s a hands-on, solutions-focused position ideal for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the interface between Engineering and Production teams, supporting design reviews and improving ease of assembly.
* Respond to production issues, shortages, and technical challenges to minimise delays.
* Develop build assembly flow diagrams and check sheets for prototype and production builds.
* Support the implementation of change requests and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Design and develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures to aid production efficiency.
* Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
* Support the Quality team during inspections and investigations.
* Contribute to staff training and workmanship standards in Mechanical and Electrical teams.
* Maintain high standards of project housekeeping and ensure adherence to H&S procedures.
* Occasionally travel to customer sites to provide technical support as needed.
Skills & Experience:
* Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment OR BTEC/City & Guilds Level 2+.
* Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
* Solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
* Excellent computer skills and proficiency with 3D CAD software.
* Clear and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
* Experience in staff mentoring/supervision.
* Familiarity with continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma).
* Experience with DFMA, DFMEA.
* Experience using 3D printers.
* ERP system experience.
Personal Attributes:
* Proactive, adaptable, and resilient.
* Methodical, with excellent attention to detail.
* Committed to teamwork, integrity, and continuous excellence.
* Confident working independently and collaboratively.
What You’ll Get:
Work-Life Balance:
* 37.5-hour workweek with early Friday finishes.
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