Production Engineer
SpreadPoint Limited
Employer Location: DownJob description
We are looking for a multiskilled production engineer to join our pioneering enterprise and grow with production engineer to join our pioneering enterprise and grow with us from strength to strength. This is a hands-on leadership role in a LEAN, fast paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for 2 new assembly production lines, ensuring quality, output, efficiency and safety targets are met. You will play a key part in driving LEAN manufacturing principles, continuous improvement and team performance.
Responsibilities
- Assembly production line set up.
- Management of workflows through the assembly lines.
- SOP creation, implementation and maintenance.
- Training and guidance for assembly line fitters.
- Quality control of all products in, during and after the assembly line production.
- Ensure minimal factory defects.
- You will work closely with existing engineers in other departments to ensure smooth delivery of SpreadPoint production.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing operations.
- Experience with team management, you will be required to run a small sub-team of assembly line fitters.
- Full UK driving licence or equivalent.
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of LEAN production practices.
- Strong leadership style with a hands-on approach.
Further Information
SpreadPoint is an award winning, innovative manufacturing company based in County Down, producing some of the most technologically advanced agricultural / industrial machinery in Northern Ireland with worldwide distribution. Benefits: Training provided. Work in a modern, high-tech environment. CPD / Kaizen. Spreadpoint is an equal opportunities employer. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
- Vacancy ID
- 1759735
- Job ref.
- PE326
- Job Sector
- Engineering
- Area
- Co Down
- Location
- Downpatrick, Seaforde
- Salary
- Competitive
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 41.25
- Published date
- 16/02/2026
- Closing date
- 26/03/2026
- Worktime
- Normally, Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm