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Production Engineer – Manufacturing & Industrialisation (Buckinghamshire)

Take ownership of engineering support and manufacturing optimisation with a global leader in laboratory technology. We’re seeking a proactive, solutions-driven Production Engineer to strengthen manufacturing processes and ensure seamless project transfer from design to production.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the smooth handover of new products and engineering projects into full-scale manufacturing.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support production teams.
• Create and maintain clear, high-quality documentation to enable efficient and repeatable manufacture.
• Provide hands-on engineering support across plant equipment, machinery, tooling, and production assets.
• Support sourcing, specification, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and cost-reduction.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing quality issues, ensuring adherence to technical standards.
• Coordinate tasks within the production engineering team and support junior team members where required.

We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented engineer with:

• A degree in Engineering or equivalent production engineering experience.
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling design.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a hands-on, practical mindset.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Experience implementing efficiency improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

Join a global organisation supplying high-performance laboratory technologies to customers worldwide — where your engineering expertise will directly influence product quality, operational efficiency, and the success of new product introductions.

Office-based near High Wycombe, with occasional UK and international travel. Competitive package including private medical cover, flexible working hours, and enhanced holiday benefits.

Keywords: production engineering, manufacturing engineering, process improvement, NPI, tooling design, jig & fixture design, quality, industrialisation, engineering support, continuous improvement, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe, engineering, VRS9204AH