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Senior Production Engineer

📍 Rugby 💷 £40,000 – £50,000 per annum Permanent · Full time Posted 25 Sept 2026

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Senior Production Engineer | Rugby / Blaby, Leicestershire | Full Time | £40,000–£50,000 per annum

Our client is a leading UK-based laser manufacturer, renowned for developing innovative solid-state laser equipment and technology for industrial and scientific users. With applications ranging from drilling and cutting of aerospace metals through to welding, holography, optical damage measurements and plasma diagnostics.

The Role

As a Senior Production Engineer, you will have an electrical/electronic engineering background and proven industry experience. You will be involved in the design, production and programming of electrical equipment, panels, modules, lasers and machines.

The role will initially be based at their site in Rugby for approximately six months, before relocating to Blaby, Leicestershire.

Key Responsibilities

  • Designing and laying out electrical panels
  • Supervising the production of electrical panels and modules
  • Programming PLCs
  • Configuring and programming CNC systems, including Aerotech A3200 and Aerotech Automation 1
  • Assisting with the production of lasers and machines
  • Building mechanical assemblies
  • Ensuring electrical equipment and electrical safety circuits meet relevant standards and regulations

What We’re Looking For

  • Graduate-level qualification or background in electrical/electronic engineering
  • At least 5 years' industry experience
  • Knowledge of standards and regulations relating to the design and manufacture of electrical equipment and electrical safety circuits
  • Ability to design and lay out electrical panels
  • Ability to supervise the production of electrical panels and modules
  • Ability to program PLCs
  • Ability to configure and program CNC systems such as Aerotech A3200 and Aerotech Automation 1
  • Willingness to assist with the production of lasers and machines
  • Ability to build mechanical assemblies

What’s In It For You

  • £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Company pension
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
  • Initial Rugby location for approximately six months, followed by relocation to Blaby, Leicestershire

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