Production EngineerFordingbridge, HampshireUp to £38,000 (DOE)We are supporting our client to find a Production Engineer to join their emerging family run electronics manufacturing business!Roles and Responsibilities:Provide rapid technical support to in-house production teams and subcontract manufacturers to minimise downtime and resolve non-conformancesSupport PCBA and final assembly processes, including test setup, troubleshooting, and occasional test executionAssist with root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys)Create and maintain build documentation, work instructions, and test specificationsMaintain Bills of Materials (BoMs), concessions, permits, and product changes through the Change Request processProduce and update 2D and 3D drawings for manufacturing, tooling, and subcontract requirementsEnsure team compliance with COSHH assessments and safety responsibilitiesDesign and build tooling, jigs, fixtures, and equipment to support efficient productionIdentify and implement process improvements within the department, supporting Lean initiatives such as 5SContribute to the development of new manufacturing processes, test equipment, and test softwareIdeal Candidate:Knowledge of electronics at component level and the ability to read circuit diagrams, wiring schedules, mechanical drawings, and Gerber filesExperience in electronic manufacturing & PCBA processesBasic test and fault-finding skillsExperience using CAD software (2D / 3D) preferredStrong communication skills and the ability to work independently with excellent attention to detailComputer literate, with the ability to use all aspects of MS OfficeAwareness of IPC-A-610 (desirable)Awareness of ESD requirements in the Electronic Industry (desirable)Some knowledge of MRP / ERP systems (desirable)Understanding of root-cause analysis tools (desirable)Experience with 3D printers or a mechanical engineering background (desirable)Benefits: 36.5 hours per week with flexible start and finish times25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidaysOne-month paid sabbatical every six yearsOpportunities for training and professional developmentJackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate's requirement's to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.