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Production Engineer

Omega Resource Group
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN5, England

Salary

£45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Omega is seeking a highly motivated Production Engineer to join a leading company in the engineering, motorsport, and automotive sector located in Northampton.
  • The role offers a salary range of £42,000 to £47,000 and requires proven experience in machining complex components within the automotive or aerospace sectors.
  • Key responsibilities include developing CNC programs, managing product releases, and coordinating across departments for seamless transitions from design to production.
  • Candidates should hold a relevant engineering qualification, be proficient in CAD/CAM systems, and possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • The position comes with benefits such as 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and opportunities for hybrid working.

Job Title: Production Engineer

Location: Northampton

Pay Range/details: £42,000-£47,000

Contract Type: Permanent

Omega is seeking a highly motivated Production Engineer, to join our client located in the Northampton area, who are a leader in the engineering, motorsport and automotive sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects, including CNC programming and new part introduction, within a dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities - Production Engineer

  • Be involved in the development of CNC programs for advanced 4 & 5 axis machines and multi-axis turn-mills using various software packages.
  • Develop precision CNC grinding programs for a variety of specialized grinding machines.
  • Manage the timely and budget-conscious release of new products into production.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation and test instructions for product builds.
  • Accurately estimate production timelines and costs.
  • Coordinate across departments to ensure seamless transitions from design to production, including rapid prototypes.
  • Work with the supply chain to identify potential cost reduction opportunities.

Qualifications & Requirements - Production Engineer

  • Proven experience in machining complex components within the automotive or aerospace sectors.
  • Hold a relevant engineering qualification (Degree or minimum HNC).
  • Proficient in CAD/CAM systems (preferably NX12 or equivalent).
  • Experience with ERP systems.
  • Knowledge of machining and inspection techniques.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to root cause analysis.
  • Excellent planning and organizational abilities, with a willingness to adapt to changing project needs.

Benefits - Production Engineer

  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • Workplace pension.
  • Occupational health and wellbeing support.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Digital GP service.
  • Income protection.
  • Life assurance.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Discounted shopping, including active lifestyle discounts.
  • Discounted gym memberships.
  • Hybrid working (dependent on role).

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on or send copy of your CV to

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Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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