Job description

Full Time
Cheltenham, UK
Posted on 19/06/2026
£38,000 - £42,000 per annum GBP / Year

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Production Engineer to join our Clients manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing production processes, developing innovative solutions, and ensuring continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply advanced engineering skills in a dynamic environment, contributing to the optimisation of production efficiency and quality standards.

Monday to Friday: 08:00AM – 17:00PM

To apply for this job email your details to milena.paciepnik@careerlink.uk.com.

Key responsibilities

Responsible for delivering all Production Engineering functions
Understands and has applied key Lean tools: VSM, Line Balancing, Layout and Flow, Kanban, SMED
Develop alternative production methods for existing components using Lean tools and techniques
Design manufacturing systems and installation of facilities to meet overall production requirements – Quality, Cost, Delivery
Value engineering on products to reduce cost.
Design and develop layouts, fixtures, tooling, material handling equipment essential for maintaining deliveries and reducing costs
Use Lean/Six Sigma tools to continuously improve OEE and reduce waste.
Create drawings and concepts using CAD (Solidworks)
Support Capex submission through establishing the level of investment needed in plant and equipment, quantifying the return and justifying expenditure
Support the generation of PFMEA’s, Process Flows and Standard Operating Instructions
Support Quality with 8D investigations

Job requirements

Minimum of 1 years’ experience working as an Engineer in a manufacturing environment
Understands and has applied key Lean tools: VSM, Line Balancing, Layout and Flow, Kanban, SMED
Experience/knowledge of systematic root cause analysis methods
Previous experience using Solidworks is advantageous

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