Average Production Engineer salary in the UK

Job Title: Production Engineer Location: Farnworth, Bolton Salary: £36,000 to £42,000 per annum (dependant on experience) Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 07:30 to 16:00/Fri 07:30 to 12:50 (38 hours) About Us: As one of the UK's leading heating element manufacturers, Backer Heatrod offer a wide range of products from standard straight elements through to customer bespoke equipment. Our success is built on our ability to satisfy our customers by providing quality products, outstanding customer service and delivering on time every time! We combine a growing industrial manufacturing base with a thriving distribution business. The engineering team are at the forefront of the business in defining initial concepts with our customers and then using standard tools and processes in developing those concepts into usable products and bespoke engineered solutions. About the Role: The role is responsible for all engineering activities required to support production and meet product specifications. This includes providing clear technical information and feedback to both the Engineering and Production departments, as well as delivering technical and cost analysis for tooling, jigs, and manufacturing methods. The Production Engineer will also support the introduction and industrialisation of new products. Main Duties: Design and develop jigs and fixtures to support efficient manufacture in production, covering milling, turning, and secondary operations. These tools should improve setup times, enhance repeatability, and promote better ergonomics and safety on the shop floor.Manage tooling and fixture lifecycle-maintenance, calibration, and continuous improvement.Create, edit, and verify CNC programs (Fanuc / Heidenhain / Siemens, as applicable).Develop and optimise machining processes for CNC milling and turning (lathes)-from method selection to cycle-time reduction and quality assurance.Own CI projects with defined baselines, targets, and benefits tracking (cycle time, scrap, changeover, right-first-time).Provide hands-on floor support for setup issues, technical bottlenecks, and process deviations.Train operators and setters on new processes, programs, fixtures, and best practices.Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Design, Quality, and Maintenance.Maintain process documentation, CNC program control, tool sheets, and routings/BOMs. What We're Looking for: Personal Skills And Attributes: Positive, outgoing and 'can do' attitude.Innovative and always looking to improve current processesGood communication skills, working closely with customers and potential customersGood Time Management & organisation skills Experience: Essential knowledge and experience: Production/Manufacturing experienceUse of lathe and milling machinesUse of power tools Desirable knowledge and experience: CAD experience (i.e. Solidworks, AutoCAD inventor)Experience in the heating element industry would be an advantage Education and training HND or Degree qualified in a suitable engineering, Technical or Mechanical discipline. Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.Cash Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.Cycle to work scheme.Full training and support.Opportunities for career progression.Friendly and inclusive working environment.Pension scheme based on auto enrolment percentages.On-site parkingLife assurance benefit Please Note: No agencies. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Production Operative, Production Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Workshop Service Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Technical Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer may also be considered for this role.

Production EngineerSalary: £30,000 to £35,000Location: near Camberley, SurreyOur client is looking for a Production Engineer / Planner.Your role will be to compile the customer’s requirements and convert them into works instructions and supporting tooling to ensure our clients engineering and production team have everything they need to deliver what their customers have ordered. You will be working with both the Sales Department and Engineering Departments.The successful candidate should have a sound understanding of production engineering with reference to CNC machining. You will have the ability to plan CNC machining operations. You will ensure that they are carried out efficiently by using your knowledge of materials, speeds, and feeds. Experience of 3, 4, and 5 axis machining is essential. Familiar with ERP or MRP production control systems as well as be able to utilise spreadsheets and other Microsoft Office software to produce documentation and reports.Production Engineer / Planner Specific Responsibilities:Creation of parts, BOM’s and route planning on the production control system.Creation of works orders, purchase orders and subcontract documentation.Occasionally Placing Purchase Orders for raw material.Liaising with Production and Quality to provide customers with up-to-date progress information.Gathering and collating data for reporting purposes.Preparation of metrics for reports to Commercial Manager.General Duties as required conducive to efficient running of the departmentProduction Engineer / Planner Experience Required:Knowledge of the Aerospace sub-contracting industryExperience of CNC machining and mechanical assembly.Effective data collection and reporting skills.knowledge of ERP or MRP production control systems.Familiarisation with Aerospace and ISO Quality standards.Ability to manage workload effectively.Ability to prioritise.Ability to work under pressure.Ability to communicate at all levels.Keywords: Production Engineer, Planning, CNC, MRP, ERP, Precision, Engineering, AerospaceProduction Engineer

Production EngineerCarterton, Oxfordshire£40,000 - £50,000 Per AnnumWe at Jackie Kerr Recruitment are excited to be supporting one of our long-standing clients, a growing manufacturing company, in recruiting a Production Engineer on a permanent basis!This Production Engineer role comes with fantastic benefits, including a bonus, employer matched pension scheme and a wellbeing programme!Production Engineer Main Scope of Role:Creating & maintaining Technical Specifications for products and components including PDM, BOMs & production routingsIntroduction of new products to manufacturing including tooling designEnsuring Work instructions & SOP's meet the technical 'critical x's' of the specificationsProblem solving on products & part designProcess improvements & manufacturing efficiency to improve production costs & qualityProduct Quality by ensuring processes are controlled and capableProduction Engineer Key Areas:DeliveryCreation & maintenance of product and component technical specification documentationReview all new product designs to ensure appropriate DFM has been consideredMaintain & Create "Master" BOM's and Routings for all products in the BU including NPIMaintain the product master data including revision controlDesign & procure tooling and fixtures to ensure efficient & high-quality productionFacilitate process improvement program in productionQualityEnsure all manufacturing processes can produce components to the desired qualityInitiate Component Design reviews and DFM improvements when requiredAct and react quickly and responsibly to production issuesCostEnsure the ERP system is kept up to date with accurate routing timings and BOMsDesign Production tooling and fixtures to enable reduced process times and zero defectsCornerstone of NPI process to ensure production costs are kept within the expected budgetProcess improvements to deliver reduced production costsSafetyEnsure all production processes an equipment is designed to meet H&S requirementsBe accountable for your actions and those around you, ensuring you behave with respect to the guidelines set by the businessAt all times wear suitable PPE for any activities, e.g. prototypingProduction Engineer Ideal Candidate / Experience Required:Qualification within EngineeringCAD / CAMNew Product IntroductionTooling & Jig designProduction timings & process optimisationContinuous improvement techniquesProcess MappingProduct Data ManagementProduct Design for ManufactureERP system functions including Bills of Materials and Production RoutingsProduct CostingProduction Engineer Hours & Benefits:Bonus scheme25 days annual leaveEmployer matched pension schemeDeath in Service schemeTraining & Development - Career/Personal Development Plan/ApprenticeshipsEmployee discounts platform (Perkbox)‘WeCare’ well-being programmeCycle-to-work schemeOn-site parkingJackie 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 candidates' requirements 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.