Location
Christchurch, Dorset, England
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
01/09/2026
Closing date
29/09/2026
Pre-production Engineer | Christchurch | up to £50,000
You'll be the technical bridge between customer drawings and the shop floor, shaping every project before it reaches production.
This is a role where accuracy and process discipline are genuinely valued, not just expected.
As a Pre-production Engineer, you will benefit from:
* 31 days holiday (195 hours), including bank holidays, with a Christmas shutdown
* Enhanced pension, 4.5% employer and 4.5% employee contributions
* Death in service cover
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Free on-site parking and uniform
* Free eye test with £80 contribution towards glasses
* Free hot drinks
* 39-hour week with a half-day Friday
As a Pre-production Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
* Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations from customer specifications, drawings and BOMs
* Plan manufacturing processes, routing and material requirements for efficient production
* Liaise directly with customers to clarify technical, specification and delivery requirements
* Liaise with suppliers on pricing, lead times and material availability
* Identify manufacturing risks, cost implications and technical issues through drawing and BOM review
As a Pre-production Engineer, your experience will include:
* Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent manufacturing experience
* Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications and BOMs
* Experience preparing cost estimates or quotations in a manufacturing environment
* Good numerical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy
* Experience with CNC machining , fabrication or welding processes (desirable)
If you're looking to take ownership of projects from quote to production release, this Pre-production Engineer role offers a clear path to do exactly that. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella Deeley at Rubicon for more information.