Ref: SYN48427

Production Engineer

• Location England, South East, Oxfordshire, Didcot
• Sector Engineering
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £38000 - £40000 per annum

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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