Production Engineer

Job Description Jackson Hogg are exclusively working with FFE Ltd, a specialist fire detector manufacturer and one of the world's largest manufacturers of optical beam smoke detectors and flame detectors. FFE is part of the Halma plc group, a UK-based global FTSE 100 company.We're looking for a Production Engineer to be responsible for supporting day-to-day production, bringing new products and processes into manufacturing and driving process improvements in both way of working and the equipment used to deliver safer working environments. This position requires an experienced engineer with a broad skill set in both electronic & mechanical engineering, a solid background in PCBA manufacturing, and a high-performance mindset.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport manufacturing teams with hands-on technical problem solvingInvestigate and resolve recurring quality, process, and downtime issuesLead CI and structured problem-solving activities (RCA / 8D)Support NPI activities and process introductionsCreate and maintain SOPs, BOMs, and routingsMonitor and improve PCBA test performance and yieldUpdate test specifications, limits, and softwareLiaise with PCBA suppliers and test equipment providersWork closely with Quality and Supply Chain to ensure complianceSkills & ExperienceManufacturing/Production Engineering qualifications/background with strong electronics biasProven PCBA manufacturing experienceGood understanding of electronic test systems and data analysisLabVIEW and TestStand experience highly desirableKnowledge of WATS or similar tools beneficialExperience managing change and leading CI activitiesStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsFull UK driving licence is beneficialWe're looking for a Production Engineer to join a growing, cross-functional team who can take ownership of projects, add value to processes and product lines, and champion best practice across Production, Quality and Safety. If this sounds like you, please apply with your most recent CV!

Created: 2026-03-12