Production Engineer

An established and growing manufacturing business in Devon is looking to appoint an experienced Production Engineer to support in-house metal fabrication and assembly operations, alongside an external supply chain. This is a hands-on, improvement-focused role suited to someone who enjoys being close to production, driving efficiencies, and supporting both existing product ranges and new product introduction. The Role Reporting into the Lean / Production Engineering function, you'll play a key part in improving quality, throughput, safety, and cost efficiency across manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities include: Identifying and implementing continuous improvement projects across production Supporting new product introduction from a manufacturability and quality perspective Working closely with Lean, Production, and wider internal teams Conducting feasibility studies and delivering approved improvement initiatives Developing and maintaining operating instructions and production documentation Supporting quality standards, change requests, and production reviews Liaising with suppliers and external partners as required What We're Looking For Essential: HNC / HND (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline Experience delivering manufacturing or continuous improvement projects Background in sheet metal fabrication and associated manufacturing processes Strong understanding of quality tools (DFMEA / PFMEA) Confident communicator with good written and reporting skills Commercially aware and solutions-focused Desirable: New Product Introduction (NPI) experience Project management experience Exposure to VA/VE, Root Cause Analysis, VSM, 8D Experience in batch manufacturing environments Why Apply? Join a stable, forward-thinking manufacturer with strong engineering values Genuine opportunity to influence processes and make a measurable impact Varied role combining shop-floor support, projects, and strategic improvement Long-term career opportunity within a supportive engineering team Interested? Apply today  Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy on behalf of their client