Production Engineer - Machining
South Wales
Competitive salary + benefits

Yolk Recruitment is exclusively partnered with a long-established global engineering manufacturer to recruit a Production Engineer into a critical manufacturing support role at their South Wales site. This position sits at the heart of operations, focused on how products are made, improved and sustained safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

The business designs and manufactures technically complex products for demanding applications and continues to invest in its UK manufacturing capability. This is a hands-on Production Engineer role with genuine influence across machining and assembly operations, offering the opportunity to shape processes rather than simply maintain them.

You'll work closely with production, quality, engineering and supply chain teams, acting as the link between intent and execution on the shop floor. If you enjoy improving how things are done, leading change and seeing the impact of your work in day-to-day production, this role will suit you well.

This is what you'll be doing

As Production Engineer, you'll be responsible for defining, improving and controlling manufacturing processes to ensure safe, repeatable and cost-effective production. Key responsibilities include:

Developing and maintaining manufacturing processes, SOPs and work instructions
Reviewing and improving existing process control documentation, including SPCs
Analysing production routes, cycle times and costs to support operational decisions
Designing and introducing tooling, jigs, fixtures and production equipment
Leading process improvements to reduce waste, improve quality, safety and throughput
Supporting new product and process introductions, including capability and viability studies
Managing and leading changes to production processes using structured project methods
Working cross-functionally to support equipment installation, set-up and running
Applying lean manufacturing principles and supporting continuous improvement activity
Carrying out risk assessments and supporting EHS compliance across operations
Managing external suppliers and subcontractors where required

The experience you'll bring to the team

Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing production or process engineering role
Degree-level qualification in an engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Proven background in production or process engineering within manufacturing
Experience across machining and assembly environments
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques
Confidence analysing process data and translating it into practical improvements
Ability to communicate clearly with shopfloor teams and technical stakeholders
Structured, methodical approach to problem solving with attention to detail

And this is what you'll get in return

Competitive salary depending on experience
Pension and generous holiday entitlement
A technically varied Production Engineer role with real operational influence
Exposure to complex manufacturing processes in a stable, global business
Ongoing development and training aligned to long-term career progression

Are you up to the challenge?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now!

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