Production Engineer

Production Engineer

Salary: Up to £40,000
Location: Near Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK
Hours: Monday to Friday – Day Shift
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Permanent

Ready to join one of the UK’s most exciting space engineering teams? We’re looking for a Production Engineer to support the design for manufacture, testing, and assembly of complex systems across our product portfolio.

Benefits:

Competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum
Involvement in cutting-edge space and aerospace manufacturing projects
Clear paths for career progression and skills development
Collaborative and innovative engineering environment 

Production Engineer Responsibilities:

Support the design, manufacture and testing of low-fidelity models and full systems
Work with technical leads to develop CAD/CAM models and drawings for parts and sub-assemblies
Design and characterise jigs and fixtures used in testing and production
Build development models, breadboards and support testing campaigns as required
Create and write Manufacturing and Assembly Procedures (MAPs) for manufacturing operations
Review and approve engineering drawings as part of the MAIT workflow
Provide technical input during procurement alongside the Technical Buyer
Supervise manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality, safety-compliant outputs
Identify and troubleshoot production/design issues, recommending practical solutions
Review NCRs and support Product Assurance with technical inputs
Stay up to date with engineering and production advancements, sharing knowledge with the MAIT team
Create production plans for active and upcoming projects
Analyse production methods and propose process improvements 

Production Engineer Requirements:

Proven experience in a production role within a highly regulated industry (ideally the space sector)
Skilled with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and metrology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Effective team player with the ability to build strong internal relationships
Proactive mindset with a structured, analytical approach to problem solving
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workloads across multiple projects
Excellent attention to detail and documentation discipline
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Manufacturing, Production, or Industrial Engineering 

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