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3 weeks ago
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Job vacancy - Production Engineer

Position: Production Engineer


Reference: EDacs1733


Location: Cambridge


Salary: Dependent on experience

Our client is a Cambridge-based technology company that develops materials testing systems, With rising demand and expanding production, they're looking for a hands-on Production Engineer to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a technical mindset and a keen eye for detail. You'll be assembling precision test machines, supporting product development, and occasionally travelling for installations and servicing-both in the UK and internationally.

Key responsibilities include:

Assembling benchtop and portable mechanical test systems with precision and care Supporting customer installations and servicing visits Identifying opportunities to improve production processes and machine functionality Managing stock and inventory via the MRP system Assisting in the design, development, and testing of future product offerings Supporting lab-based industrial trials and R&D activities

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who's:

Experience in product assembly or manufacturing Enthusiastic and conscientious, with a passion for engineering Technically curious-interested in mechanical and/or electrical testing systems Educated to college level or higher in a technical field, or with relevant experience Eligible to work in the UK

Bonus skills (not essential):

Laboratory experience, especially in metallurgy Familiarity with CAD packages Engineering-related degree

What's On Offer

Enhanced pension contributions 25 days holiday + bank holidays Cycle to work scheme Half-day Fridays once a month Collaborative, innovation-driven environment in Cambridge

This role is recruited for by ACS Performance.

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