Production Engineer in Saffron Walden, Essex

Polytec are seeking a skilled Production Engineer to join our Saffron Walden based client and help strengthen its production engineering capability. This is a hands‑on role with genuine ownership, focused on improving manufacturing efficiency, supporting structured new product introduction and maintaining high standards of quality and process control.

Location: Saffron Walden

Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm

Salary: Up to £45k per annum dependent on experience

Job Reference: 36019

Responsibilities

• Improving manufacturing processes, efficiency and quality
• Supporting new product introduction (NPI) into production
• Designing and implementing jigs, fixtures and tooling
• Producing CAD models and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks)
• Delivering structured continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting equipment reliability and resolving day-to-day production issues

Requirements

• Proven Production Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of quality systems
• CAD experience (ideally SolidWorks)
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
• Practical, hands‑on engineering capability

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