Production Systems Engineer

Job title: Production Systems Engineer 

Location: West Whiteland 

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Production Systems Engineer, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future. 

The role: 

As a Production Systems Engineer, you will help drive our goals by: 

• Maintaining accurate, controlled manufacturing process documentation in line with quality, regulatory and internal standards. 

• Creating and maintaining product routings in KBM to reflect current manufacturing processes, resources and lead times. 

• Supporting the migration of process documentation and manufacturing data into CAQ systems, ensuring version control and data integrity. 

• Leading the Quote Review Board (QRB) process to assess manufacturability, cost feasibility and production readiness for new product opportunities. 

• Developing detailed cost analyses covering labor, materials, equipment and external vendor contributions. 

• Coordinating with external vendors to assess capabilities and integrate supplier processes into internal routing and costing models. 

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. 

• Experience in manufacturing engineering, production systems or a closely related engineering role. 

• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, process documentation and product routing. 

• Experience with ERP or MRP systems, with KBM experience highly advantageous. 

• Demonstrated ability to perform cost estimation, manufacturability assessments and vendor evaluations. 

• Clear communication and collaboration skills when working across engineering, production, planning and commercial teams. 

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further! 

What we offer: 

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits, including health, life, disability and retirement plans that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as: 

• Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution) 

• 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift-based roles) 

• Life and Disability Insurance 

• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision) 

• Voluntary Benefits 

• Wellbeing Programs and Incentives Tuition Assistance Parental Leave 

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! 

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected. 

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.