Production Engineer

Role Summary

Role Responsibilities

• Update mechanical designs, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks to support production readiness.
• Prepare clear, accurate work instructions, process documents, assembly procedures, and engineering reports for use by the factory team.
• Design or source any production tools/equipment necessary.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Production Manager and factory team leaders, ensuring two-way communication of priorities, design changes, and floor-level issues.
• Monitor production activity, identify design and process issues as they arise, and document them in a structured way for resolution.
• Diagnose root causes of design, fitment, and process issues; propose and implement fixes including drawing updates, design modifications, and process changes.
• Maintain version control on drawings, BOMs, and process documents so the factory always works to the latest approved revision.
• Report progress, blockers, and unresolved issues to the Production Manager, escalating problems that require additional support to resolve.
• Drive continuous improvement of designs, processes, and documentation as production volumes scale.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent qualification with directly relevant industry experience.
• SolidWorks training and experience or formal certification preferred.

Experience

Behavioral Skills

• Communication: Listens carefully and absorbs technical information; communicates ideas, solutions, and instructions clearly to all levels of staff – from shop-floor operators to management.
• Documentation: Strong written skills with the discipline to produce work instructions, process documents, and reports that others can follow without ambiguity.
• Problem-solving: High technical aptitude. Able to visualize concepts, diagnose obvious issues independently, and propose practical solutions rather than escalate every problem.
• Hands-on mindset: Demonstrable ability to physically build, fix, or modify things. Should be able to walk through personal or professional projects they have completed themselves.
• Ownership: Self-driven, organized, and accountable. Comfortable operating in an early-stage manufacturing environment with limited supervision.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks: capable of modelling new parts and assemblies, modifying existing designs, and creating and updating production drawings to engineering standards.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing techniques and shop-floor equipment (machining, welding, fabrication, assembly) - able to identify the right tool for the job. Hands on experience with these machines would be preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) for documentation and reporting. Familiarity with PDM/PLM or ERP systems is an advantage.