Production Engineer

Jackson Hogg are supporting a leading advanced manufacturing business with the appointment of a Production Engineer to join their established engineering team in Hitchin. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong electronics manufacturing background to play a key role in supporting production, introducing new products into manufacture, and driving continuous improvement across a highly regulated, quality-focused environment. The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams, taking ownership of process improvements, resolving production issues, and helping ensure the business continues to deliver high-quality products efficiently and safely. The Opportunity As a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations while identifying opportunities to improve processes, product quality and production efficiency. You will be heavily involved in troubleshooting recurring manufacturing issues, supporting root cause investigations, introducing new products and processes into production, and ensuring manufacturing documentation remains accurate and compliant. This role would suit someone who enjoys a varied position, balancing hands-on engineering support with continuous improvement and project-based work. Key Responsibilities * Provide engineering support to day-to-day manufacturing operations * Investigate and resolve process and production issues affecting quality, output and equipment uptime * Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality and cost reduction * Support new product introduction (NPI) activities and manufacturing readiness * Work collaboratively with Quality and Supply Chain teams on corrective actions and improvement projects * Participate in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities, including 8D investigations * Create, amend and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings and manufacturing documentation * Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) * Support equipment, process and test system improvements * Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and external certification requirements About You We're looking for an engineer who brings a strong technical background and practical manufacturing experience. You will ideally have: * Experience within an electronics manufacturing environment * Strong understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes * A broad engineering background covering both mechanical and electronic systems * Experience supporting production and manufacturing operations * Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies and root cause analysis * Experience creating and modifying BOMs and manufacturing routings * Experience writing and updating SOPs and manufacturing documentation * Good understanding of production test systems and software * Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments Desirable Experience * LabVIEW experience * NI TestStand experience * Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies * Experience working within regulated or certified manufacturing environments Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer operating at the forefront of its sector. You'll play a key role in production engineering activities, work on a diverse range of improvement projects, and contribute to the delivery of products that make a genuine difference. If you're an experienced Production Engineer looking for a role where you can influence manufacturing performance, drive engineering improvements and develop your career within a forward-thinking organisation, we'd like to hear from you. For more information or a confidential discussion, apply today or contact Jackson Hogg directly