Production Engineer

Eastbourne, East Sussex | Up to £52,000 DOE | Permanent | Early Finish Every Friday Ready to take ownership of manufacturing improvements in a business that values innovation? We're looking for a Production Engineer to join a leading precision engineering manufacturer where you'll play a key role in introducing new products, improving production processes, and solving complex engineering challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys making a real impact, working with advanced manufacturing technology, and driving continuous improvement. What You'll Be Doing * Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing (NPI) * Improve production processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs * Investigate manufacturing issues and lead root cause analysis * Support 8D, RMA, and continuous improvement activities * Work closely with engineering and production teams to improve manufacturing performance * Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, BOMs, and routing information * Help ensure products are production-ready while maintaining high quality and safety standards What We're Looking For You'll have: * Experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment * CAD experience * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Experience improving manufacturing processes * Confident using Microsoft Office * Excellent communication and organisational skills * The ability to work independently and collaboratively Desirable: * Degree or HNC in Engineering * NPI experience * Knowledge of 8D, RMA, BOMs, or production readiness * Experience with complex mechanical assemblies * Precision engineering or advanced manufacturing experience What's On Offer * Salary up to £52,000 DOE * Permanent full-time role * Flexible Monday to Thursday working hours * Early finish every Friday * No weekend working * Modern, technically advanced manufacturing environment * Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development If you're an experienced Production Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV