Prodduction Engineer
CV-LibraryCheltenhampermanentPosted: 7 May 2026
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Location: Cheltenham
Salary: circa £42,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
A fantastic opportunity has become available for a motivated and driven Production Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business in Cheltenham.
This role is ideally suited to someone with proven experience working as an Engineer within a manufacturing environment who is passionate about continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and operational excellence.
The successful candidate will play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and supporting production performance across the site.
The Role
As Production Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering production engineering activities that support quality, cost, and delivery objectives across manufacturing operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and improving manufacturing processes using Lean techniques
Applying key Lean tools including:
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Line Balancing
Layout & Flow
Kanban
SMED
Designing manufacturing systems, layouts, fixtures, tooling, and material handling solutions
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness and reduce waste
Creating engineering drawings and concepts using CAD software (Solidworks) is advantageous
Assisting with PFMEAs, process flows, and standard operating procedures
Supporting root cause investigations and 8D problem-solving activities
Driving value engineering initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs
Working collaboratively across production, quality, and engineering teams
To be considered, candidates must have:
Experience working as an Engineer within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding and practical exposure to Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques
Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies within production operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
Good working knowledge of CAD software and Microsoft Office
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
Engineering Degree or Apprentice Trained with HNC/HND in Manufacturing Engineering
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma qualification/training
Previous Solidworks experience is advantageous
Experience supporting production improvement and efficiency projects
What’s on Offer?
Competitive salary circa £42,000
Fantastic opportunity to develop within a progressive manufacturing environment
Exposure to continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing projects
Supportive engineering team and career development opportunities
Varied and hands-on engineering role with real business impact
If you are a proactive Production Engineer with manufacturing experience and a strong understanding of Lean principles, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your cv to (url removed)
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Location: Cheltenham
Salary: circa £42,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
A fantastic opportunity has become available for a motivated and driven Production Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business in Cheltenham.
This role is ideally suited to someone with proven experience working as an Engineer within a manufacturing environment who is passionate about continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and operational excellence.
The successful candidate will play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and supporting production performance across the site.
The Role
As Production Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering production engineering activities that support quality, cost, and delivery objectives across manufacturing operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and improving manufacturing processes using Lean techniques
Applying key Lean tools including:
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Line Balancing
Layout & Flow
Kanban
SMED
Designing manufacturing systems, layouts, fixtures, tooling, and material handling solutions
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness and reduce waste
Creating engineering drawings and concepts using CAD software (Solidworks) is advantageous
Assisting with PFMEAs, process flows, and standard operating procedures
Supporting root cause investigations and 8D problem-solving activities
Driving value engineering initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs
Working collaboratively across production, quality, and engineering teams
To be considered, candidates must have:
Experience working as an Engineer within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding and practical exposure to Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques
Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies within production operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
Good working knowledge of CAD software and Microsoft Office
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
Engineering Degree or Apprentice Trained with HNC/HND in Manufacturing Engineering
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma qualification/training
Previous Solidworks experience is advantageous
Experience supporting production improvement and efficiency projects
What’s on Offer?
Competitive salary circa £42,000
Fantastic opportunity to develop within a progressive manufacturing environment
Exposure to continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing projects
Supportive engineering team and career development opportunities
Varied and hands-on engineering role with real business impact
If you are a proactive Production Engineer with manufacturing experience and a strong understanding of Lean principles, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your cv to (url removed)
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