Mechanical Production Engineer

  • Prime Appointments
  • Chelmsford, Essex
  • Nov 01, 2025
Full time Government

Job Description

Mechanical Production Engineer
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join a global engineering company developing technology for the Aerospace, Defence, Space, Industrial, Medical, and Scientific sectors. As a Mechanical Production Engineer, you'll improve manufacturing processes, drive efficiency, and maintain top-quality standards across production.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Optimise manufacturing processes and improve production efficiency

  • Ensure quality standards are met across all products

  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

  • Support manufacturing teams and troubleshoot production issues

  • Maintain process documentation and quality procedures

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

  • Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (preferred)

  • Proven experience in production/manufacturing engineering

  • Knowledge of process optimisation, Six Sigma, or 8D

  • Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills

  • Candidates must hold a British passport

Benefits:

  • Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30-5:00, Fri 8:30-4:30

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • 6% matched pension

  • Free parking & subsidised canteen

Apply today or contact Julia at Prime Appointments for more details.