Production Engineer

Job Title Production Engineer 6853 Location: Coventry, CV6 Hours: Monday - Friday Salary: Up to £45,000 per year + overtime About the Company Our client is a specialist manufacturer of precision components for military vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, and other large-scale commercial vehicles. The business operates a modern, high-tech facility with a strong focus on engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and investment in its people and technology. Key Responsibilities of a Production Engineer • Plan, coordinate and improve all CNC milling operations in line with production goals • Develop and optimise CNC milling programmes for quality and efficiency • Select appropriate tooling and cutting parameters to maximise productivity • Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing projects • Provide training and mentoring to CNC machinists and operators • Troubleshoot milling-related issues and implement corrective actions • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and ISO/IATF standards Key Skills of a Production Engineer • Experience in production engineering, specifically within HAAS (or similar) CNC milling environments • Strong knowledge of CNC programming and CAD/CAM (e.g., EdgeCAM, Fusion 360) • Ability to analyse tooling and cycle time data to improve throughput • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies • Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills • Recognised qualification, apprenticeship, or timeserved experience Benefits: * 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays * Company pension with 3% employer contribution * Medicash healthcare plan after probation * Death in service benefit (2x salary) * Early finish every Friday * External training and development opportunities * High staff retention and long-term job security