Production Engineer
CV-LibraryNewark on Trent, NottinghamshirepermanentPosted: 7 October 2026
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Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £35,000 - £43,000
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Working Arrangement: Full-time, on-site
White Label Recruitment are working with a growing electronics manufacturing business that is looking to recruit a Production Engineer to join its manufacturing team.
The business designs and manufactures bespoke HMI solutions and supplies products into a range of demanding sectors, including marine, medical, defence & aerospace and industrial markets.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Engineer who enjoys working closely with production, solving manufacturing problems and driving continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, supporting NPI and ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely and to the required quality standards.
The Role
* Analyse, develop and improve existing production processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
* Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure a smooth transition from design into manufacture.
* Identify and resolve production issues through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
* Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows and risk assessments.
* Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, Kaizen and 5S.
* Provide technical support to production teams and act as the engineering liaison on the shop floor.
* Monitor and report on KPIs relating to quality, throughput and process reliability.
* Ensure manufacturing processes comply with relevant health, safety and quality standards.
* Work closely with Design, Quality and Maintenance teams to improve processes and equipment performance.
* Support the ongoing optimisation of manufacturing methods and production efficiency.
The Person
* Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production Engineering or a related discipline.
* Previous experience within a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
* Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
* Experience with tools such as Lean, Kaizen and 5S.
* Strong problem-solving skills with a structured and analytical approach.
* Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across different departments.
* Experience creating manufacturing documentation, work instructions or process specifications.
* Knowledge of ISO 9001 or other relevant quality standards.
* Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD would be advantageous.
* A hands-on approach and willingness to work closely with the shop floor.
This is a hands-on Production Engineering opportunity within a growing electronics manufacturing environment, offering the chance to take ownership of manufacturing improvements, support new product introduction and develop your career within a technically diverse business.
The position offers a salary of £35,000 - £43,000, alongside a company pension, 25 days' holiday and a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
Apply now for immediate consideration
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £35,000 - £43,000
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Working Arrangement: Full-time, on-site
White Label Recruitment are working with a growing electronics manufacturing business that is looking to recruit a Production Engineer to join its manufacturing team.
The business designs and manufactures bespoke HMI solutions and supplies products into a range of demanding sectors, including marine, medical, defence & aerospace and industrial markets.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Engineer who enjoys working closely with production, solving manufacturing problems and driving continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, supporting NPI and ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely and to the required quality standards.
The Role
* Analyse, develop and improve existing production processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
* Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure a smooth transition from design into manufacture.
* Identify and resolve production issues through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
* Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows and risk assessments.
* Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, Kaizen and 5S.
* Provide technical support to production teams and act as the engineering liaison on the shop floor.
* Monitor and report on KPIs relating to quality, throughput and process reliability.
* Ensure manufacturing processes comply with relevant health, safety and quality standards.
* Work closely with Design, Quality and Maintenance teams to improve processes and equipment performance.
* Support the ongoing optimisation of manufacturing methods and production efficiency.
The Person
* Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production Engineering or a related discipline.
* Previous experience within a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
* Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
* Experience with tools such as Lean, Kaizen and 5S.
* Strong problem-solving skills with a structured and analytical approach.
* Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across different departments.
* Experience creating manufacturing documentation, work instructions or process specifications.
* Knowledge of ISO 9001 or other relevant quality standards.
* Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD would be advantageous.
* A hands-on approach and willingness to work closely with the shop floor.
This is a hands-on Production Engineering opportunity within a growing electronics manufacturing environment, offering the chance to take ownership of manufacturing improvements, support new product introduction and develop your career within a technically diverse business.
The position offers a salary of £35,000 - £43,000, alongside a company pension, 25 days' holiday and a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
Apply now for immediate consideration