Production Engineer

Production Engineer Salary: £45k - £50k Location: Lymington Benefits: Opportunities for professional development and training - Dynamic and supportive work environment. Hours: 39 per week Mon - Thursday 7.30am - 4.30am Friday 7.30 - 1pm PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To support the engineering functions within LPE to program, set and prove new products on various machining centres and lathes. To develop and improve concurrent production and best practices, whilst maintaining a high quality of standards Day-to-Day of the Role: Provide engineering solutions using online and offline CNC programming from customer drawings and models. Set up and prove out programs on 3, 4, and 5 axis machining centres to a production standard. Create detailed manufacturing process plans, routings, and load them to the ERP system (IFS). Provide necessary documentation to shop personnel to complete operations, including tooling, fixtures, gauges, and set-up sheets. Review existing CNC programs and methods of manufacture to identify improvement opportunities. Develop best practices to enhance production capacity, quality, and reliability. Investigate issues, analyze root causes, and implement resolutions. Collaborate closely with the Engineering team, Production, and Shop Floor. Support the Quality/Inspection department by providing required information. Manage workload distribution within the Engineering department under the guidance of the NPI Engineering Manager. Produce detailed 2D dimensional stage drawings and 3D models to aid manufacture. Design fixtures to aid manufacture in conjunction with engineers on the shop floor. Maintain comprehensive notes on design, tooling, and other documentation for future reference. Document the effects of treatments and coatings on different materials to ensure part conformity. Train other team members as needed.Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience. Proficiency in creating programs, solid/surface models, and drawings in CAM systems. Experience working with a wide range of materials to tight tolerances. Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Passion for product and process excellence and customer satisfaction. Proficient in standard Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Mazak Integrex machines and in-depth knowledge of engineering processes, materials, and treatments.Desirable Skills: CAD/CAM training, preferably Mastercam. Good working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly IFS. Ability to produce drawings/models to ISO and ASME Y14.5 geometric tolerancing standards. Security Clearance to 'SC' level. Apprentice trained