Senior Production Engineer

Production Engineer Office Based, Lane End, High Wycombe with occasional travel in the UK and to China Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday 39 hours, Half day Fridays, Flexible working 25 Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays (with option to buy / sell), Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Access to a Private GP Water Technologies- ELGA LabWater, a leading provider of laboratory water purification systems, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Production Engineer to join our team With manufacturing facilities in both the UK and China, we deliver high-quality solutions to a global customer base. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our manufacturing operations and ensuring smooth transitions from engineering design to production. We are looking for a talented Production Engineer to provide engineering support across all aspects of our manufacturing operations in the UK and China. This role will be integral to the handover of projects from the Engineering and Industrialisation department to the manufacturing environment. The Production Engineer will work closely with the Production Engineering team to ensure the successful implementation of new products and modifications, maintain the manufacturing facilities’ equipment, and drive continuous improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities Project Handover: Facilitate the effective handover of projects from the Engineering and Industrialisation department to manufacturing, ensuring smooth integration into production. Tooling and Fixtures Development: Design, identify, and produce tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support various teams across the manufacturing facility. Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation to guide the efficient manufacture of products. Manufacturing Support: Provide engineering support for all plant equipment, including machinery, tooling, rigs, and other production assets. Special Projects: Assist with sourcing and installation of new equipment for use in manufacturing. System design, fabrication of parts and system assembly. Cost Saving Initiatives: Identify areas for cost‑saving and implement strategies to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. Quality Assurance: Investigate and resolve any quality issues within the manufacturing facility, ensuring adherence to company standards and specifications. Team Coordination: Coordinate tasks for the team, monitor work progress, and ensure quality standards are maintained. May take on a coaching or mentoring role for junior team members. Key Requirements Qualifications Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience in a production engineering role. Experience Proven experience in a production engineering environment, with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling design. Skills Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work collaboratively within a cross‑functional team. Knowledge of manufacturing systems, machinery, and quality control. Experience in cost optimisation and identifying efficiencies. Travel Willingness to travel between the UK and China to support production facilities. Why Join Us At Water Technologies ELGA LabWater, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members are empowered to make an impact. As a Production Engineer, you will have the opportunity to shape our manufacturing processes, support global operations, and drive excellence across our production facilities. Employee Benefits Package We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well‑being, work‑life balance, and long‑term security. You’ll enjoy 25 days of annual leave to recharge, while our enhanced pension scheme ensures a strong foundation for your future. We are partnered with a great benefits provider to offer you exclusive discounts and recognition programs. Maintain your eye health and stay protected with our eye care and flu vouchers. Take advantage of our wellbeing services, including 24/7 access to virtual GP consultations, and refer a friend to be in with a chance of being rewarded for helping us grow our teams with talented individuals. That’s not all… you also have the option to enrol in a range of flexible benefits, including Private Medical Insurance, Buy/Sell Annual Leave, Group Income Protection, Dental and Travel Insurance. You can also opt for Group Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover for both you and your partner, for added peace of mind. And lastly you can take advantage of Personal Computer, Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes to further enhance your lifestyle. What’s next? If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the ‘Apply’ button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Diversity & Inclusion At Water Technologies – ELGA, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully. #J-18808-Ljbffr