production engineer

noun
UK /prəˈdʌkʃən ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪə/
US /prəˈdʌkʃən ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪr/

A person who helps make sure things are made well and on time in a factory.

The production engineer fixed the machine so the toys could be made faster.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. An engineer who plans and improves how products are made in a factory.

She works as a production engineer at a car plant.

3. A person in charge of keeping a show or event running smoothly behind the scenes.

The production engineer made sure the lights and sound worked during the concert.

4. An engineer who manages the technical parts of making music or films.

The production engineer set up the microphones for the recording.