Production Engineering Team Leader

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineering Team Leader to manage a dedicated engineering group within a forward‑thinking manufacturing organisation in Abingdon. You will drive continuous improvement, support new product introductions and ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations across multiple functions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the Production Engineering team.
• Prioritise workloads, allocate resources and collaborate with production teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Investigate line rejects, identify root causes and support change‑control and software testing.
• Champion lean manufacturing, cost‑reduction and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Assist with product testing, validation, supplier approvals and occasional supplier visits.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering skill growth and performance.
• Support product lifecycle management, including component obsolescence and quality enhancements.
• Work with Quality and Regulatory teams on investigations, corrective and preventive actions.

Required profile

• Degree or HNC in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience in design, manufacturing or production engineering.
• Strong leadership and people‑management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Analytical, problem‑solving and change‑management experience.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000‑£45,000 per annum.
• Full‑time, Monday‑to‑Friday onsite role.
• Opportunity to lead a skilled engineering team.
• Involvement in continuous‑improvement and new‑product projects.
• Professional development and career progression.