NPI Production Engineer

If you’re an experienced Production Engineer who thrives on bringing new products to life and making manufacturing smoother, this is one you’ll want to look at.

You’ll be joining a well-established engineering business with a brilliant reputation for designing and building complex electro-mechanical assemblies. The role sits within their Engineering team, supporting new product introductions from concept through to full production — making sure everything is efficient, safe, and built right first time.

What you’ll be doing as a Production Engineer:
Supporting the integration of new products into production – creating work instructions, selecting tooling, jigs and fixtures, and optimising line layouts.
Reviewing and standardising work methods to reduce variability and improve quality.
Identifying and delivering process improvements through Lean and Six Sigma projects.
Training and supporting production staff to maintain high quality and consistency.
Conducting PFMEA as part of project lifecycle reviews.
Running post-build reviews during pre-production to spot and resolve issues early.What we’re looking for in a Production Engineer:
Proven experience as a Production Engineer (or similar) within an assembly or manufacturing environment.
HND or equivalent in Mechanical, Industrial or Production Engineering.
Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor preferred).
Practical, problem-solving mindset — able to turn challenges into workable solutions.
Confident communicator who enjoys working closely with design and production teams.Nice to have:

Experience with castings, injection moulding, gear design or flowline manufacture.
Green Belt Six Sigma certification.You’ll be part of a forward-thinking engineering environment where quality, precision, and teamwork really matter. Every project brings something new, and your input will make a visible difference to how products are made and delivered.

How to Apply
Interested? I’d love to tell you more about this role — call Ian Broadhurst at Holt Engineering  on (phone number removed) or drop me a message at (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed