Senior Production Engineer
Role: Senior Production Engineer
Location: Worksop, S80 3AT
Hours: 40 hours per week | between 08:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday
Salary: between £43,000 and £48,000 pa DOE
Are you an experienced Production Engineer looking to take the lead on improvement projects, new product introductions and manufacturing innovation? We're looking for a Senior Production Engineer to play a key role in improving production processes, introducing new technologies and driving operational efficiency across our manufacturing operation. Working closely with both Production and Engineering teams, you'll help turn ideas into practical solutions that improve quality, productivity and performance.
As a Senior Production Engineer, you'll take ownership of projects that support the continued development of our manufacturing processes and facilities. You'll identify opportunities for improvement, solve production challenges and help ensure new products and processes are successfully introduced into production.
What you'll be doing:
Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks to improve efficiency and output
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
Introduce new processes, products and technologies that improve quality and productivity
Support prototype builds, proof builds and new product introduction (NPI) activities
Create and maintain build instructions, process documentation and risk assessments
Work cross-functionally to resolve manufacturing issues and improve production performance
Deliver projects ranging from factory improvements and layout changes to manufacturing process optimisation
Mentor and support junior engineers and apprentices
What we're looking for:
Degree (or equivalent) qualified in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or a related engineering discipline
Proven experience in a Production Engineering role within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, line balancing and lean manufacturing principles
Experience delivering process improvements that drive productivity, quality and cost savings
Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing change projects
Confident producing technical documentation, work instructions and process controls
Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach to overcoming production challenges
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and deliver results to deadlines
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Experience mentoring or developing junior engineers would be advantageous
CAD experience and familiarity with manufacturing improvement tools would be beneficial
If you're passionate about continuous improvement, thrive on solving complex manufacturing challenges and want to play a key role in shaping production excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help drive the next generation of manufacturing performance.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.
We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.
At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
- Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
- Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
- Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
- Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
- Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
- My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
- Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.
Please don't delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.
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