Head of Production Engineering
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | onsite canteen, washroom, parking, |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 November 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7EZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a1WNz000003S1c9MAC_1759478360 |
Summary
Job Title: Head of Production Engineering
Location: Plymouth
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Are you ready to lead engineering innovation in a global manufacturing environment?
My client is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Production Engineering to drive operational excellence and lead a high-performing team in one of the UK's most advanced manufacturing facilities.
Role OverviewWe are seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Production Engineering to lead our production engineering function. This is a pivotal role responsible for driving operational excellence, process innovation, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.
You will lead a team of skilled engineers, working collaboratively with production, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure our processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking leader with a strong background in engineering and a passion for developing people and processes.
Key Responsibilities As Head of Production Engineering, you'll be at the forefront of process innovation, leading a team of skilled engineers to optimise production systems and deliver world-class products. You'll collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure our processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with business goals.-
Your day-to-day will include:
- Leading and mentoring the Production Engineering team.
- Driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, tooling, and material utilisation.
- Applying advanced welding knowledge (spot, projection, MIG, TIG, robotic) to support process development.
- Developing accurate manufacturing costings with ROI and payback analysis.
- Ensuring engineering processes meet industry standards and support operational excellence.
We're looking for a leader who brings:
✔ Education & Experience
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience (BEng in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering preferred).
- Proven leadership in production engineering within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in sheet metal manufacturing is highly desirable.
✔ Skills & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of assembly processes and resource planning.
- Expertise in manufacturing cost analysis and process optimisation.
- Effective people management and mentoring skills.
- A passion for continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
- The chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking, global organisation.
Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of production engineering? To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role
Pre-Employment ChecksPlease note: All prospective employees will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a sanction list check as part of our commitment to safety and compliance.
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