Production Engineer

Production (Automation) Engineer 

Location: Broughton (full time onsite)
Contract Until: 31st December 2025 (Extension highly likely)
Pay Rates:

• £37.00/hour (Umbrella)

• £27.66/hour (PAYE) + holiday pay

• Paid Overtime: +25% weekdays, +50% weekends

Join a cutting-edge team at the forefront of high-precision manufacturing technology. We’re seeking an experienced Production Engineer with extensive Automation experience, to support and enhance automated assembly machinery used in the production of complex structural assemblies.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role perfect for someone with a strong automation background, keen problem-solving abilities, and a passion for engineering innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Deploy and support a range of automated machinery for structural assembly

• Improve and develop new processes including drilling, fastening, milling, and routering

• Work with a mix of technologies: CNC machines, industrial robots, Cartesian systems, and cobots

• Define new machinery requirements and lead automation projects

• Provide ongoing technical support and continuous improvement input

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Strong experience in automation and/or robotics

• Background in manufacturing or production engineering

• Knowledge of automated assembly tools and production machinery

• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g. Minitab, Skywise)

• Great communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Experience over qualifications will be considered – degree welcome but not essential

• Industry experience in aviation, automotive, or similar fields is desirable but not required