Production Engineer
Westhill with hybrid working
Full-time, Permanent
Please note that this role requires security checks.
The Role:
The Production Engineer role puts you at the heart of improving how production operates, driving efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing day‑to‑day performance. You’ll analyse current processes, diagnose problems, and design practical solutions—while coaching teams to embed smarter, more effective ways of working.
You’ll also manage and optimise Glovia (ERP) product structures and routings, ensuring accurate data that supports efficient production planning and strong financial accountability.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives within New Product Developments cutting edge technologies by challenging existing processes and driving innovations that increase efficiency, reduce cost, elevate quality, and strengthen delivery performance.
- Establish accurate and efficient manufacturing routings that define the sequence of operations, required resources, and processing times necessary to produce each product.
- Apply continuous improvement and root‑cause analysis techniques such as 5Y, PFMEA, and fishbone to solve issues effectively.
- Reduce setup and run times, feeding all validated improvements back into the ERP system for accurate planning.
- Implement lean manufacturing practices, including 5S, to optimise workflow and boost productivity.
- Co‑ordinate R&D and development projects to ensure a smooth transition into production.
- Maintain and update key system applications to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
- Co‑ordinate work order processing for major or new products, ensuring efficient flow from order to delivery and providing updates to project managers as needed.
What we're looking for:
- Experience in a production workshop environment, with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt (minimum), with strong CI and RCCA problem‑solving capability.
- Experience supporting NPD processes and working to ISO 9001 standards.
- Capability to work under own initiative, whilst maintaining communication.
- Confident using ERP/MRP systems, MS Office, and analysing production data.
- Knowledge of PFMEA (desirable) and 5S methodology.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to drive improvement across the SMR & other product lines.
Why join us?
- Early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
- Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
- Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
- Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations
About Us:
James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.
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James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD
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James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.