Production Engineer

STR Group Limited; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in Derby is seeking a Production Engineer to support their manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background and experience in production engineering. Responsibilities include providing engineering support, improving manufacturing workflows, and liaising with design teams. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £35K and opportunities for long-term progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £35K

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunity to work with industry-leading thermal products

Long-term progression potential in a stable, growing business

Qualifications

• Engineering background - mechanical or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in a hands-on production engineering role.
• Familiar with sheet metal, light fabrication, or assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for daily production activities.
• Assist in the development and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Liaise with design teams to ensure product manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Engineering background - mechanical or manufacturing preferred

Experience in a hands-on production engineering role

Familiar with sheet metal, light fabrication, or assembly processes

Strong communicator with a continuous improvement mindset

Job description

Production Engineer

Location: Derby
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Mon - Thurs, 7:30am - 4:00pm Fri, 8:00am - 12:00pm

Company Overview:

We're working exclusively with a well-established manufacturer specialising in gas combustion systems and thermal engineering solutions.With a growing footprint in the UK and overseas, they are investing in their Derby operations and are now looking to add a hands on Production Engineer to support their day-to-day manufacturing and engineering processes.

The Role:

As Production Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the manufacturing process - from engineering support to process improvements and shop floor problem solving.This is a practical role requiring strong collaboration with production teams, design engineers, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support for daily production activities.
• Assist in the development and improvement of manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Liaise with design and project engineering teams to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and to specification.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, assembly processes, and production documentation.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to production issues.
• Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor and act as the technical link between teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Engineering background - mechanical or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in a hands on production engineering role (ideally in a small to mid-sized manufacturing environment).
• Familiar with sheet metal, light fabrication, or assembly processes.
• Comfortable working closely with shop-floor teams and solving practical challenges.
• Exposure to combustion, gas systems, burners, or HVAC is advantageous, but not essential.
• Strong communicator with a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £35K
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading thermal products
• Long-term progression potential in a stable, growing business

Interested?
If you're an engineer who enjoys solving problems and making things work better, we'd love to hear from you.