Production Engineer

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a well-established company based in Birmingham Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Birmingham (B11) About the Role The company is a UK-based manufacturer at the forefront of sustainable, reusable drinkware. They are growing and investing in their production capability, creating an opportunity for a hands-on Production Engineer to play a key role in shaping how they manufacture and innovate. This is a high-impact role in a small, agile team, offering real variety and ownership. You’ll work across multiple production technologies and be directly involved in improving processes, solving problems, and bringing new ideas to life. If you enjoy practical engineering, autonomy, and seeing your work translate into real products, this role offers exactly that. What You’ll Be Doing You will take ownership of key production equipment and contribute to continuous improvement across the factory: * Set up and initiate production runs across multiple machine types * Maintain and optimise machinery, implementing preventative solutions * Diagnose faults and carry out hands-on repairs * Identify and resolve production bottlenecks * Design and develop new equipment, tooling, or components * Source, purchase, and install new machinery * Plan and manage maintenance schedules * Support R&D activity and maintain clear technical records Equipment You’ll Work With * Injection moulding machines * CNC screen printing machines * Rotary digital printing machines Full training will be provided where required. What We’re Looking For * Experience in a production or manufacturing engineering environment * Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability * Proactive, self-motivated approach * Clear communication skills and ability to work within a small team Desirable (Not Essential) * Injection moulding experience * Understanding of machine electrics * CAD/CAM capability Why Join First Editions * Work on innovative, sustainable products including the Foamo Coffee Cup * Be part of a UK manufacturing success story supplying leading brands * Gain exposure to a wide range of engineering challenges and technologies * Operate in a flexible, low-bureaucracy environment where ideas are implemented quickly * Contribute directly to reducing environmental impact through product design and manufacturing If you have the relevant skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration. The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need