Production Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader in Sheffield is looking for an Industrial Engineer to enhance production efficiency and improve performance across various departments. This role calls for a degree in engineering and over 5 years of experience in the industry, demanding strong Excel skills and effective communication with diverse teams. A hybrid work environment may be available, depending on the situation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ industry experience required.
• Ability to work with both technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules.
• Analyse complex data using models and databases.
• Design and improve factory layouts.
• Track and present production performance metrics.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, advanced formulas)

Strong communication skills

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

Degree in engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g. SAP)

Data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau)

SQL scripting

Job description

Industrial Engineer – Sheffield, UK

Full-time | Day Shift

A global manufacturing leader is hiring an Industrial Engineer to join its Production Engineering team in Sheffield. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across production, quality, engineering, and supply chain to drive efficiency and improve performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demand
• Analyse complex data using models, spreadsheets, and databases
• Design and improve factory layouts and workflows
• Assess cost, resource, and delivery impact of new or revised work packages
• Track and present production performance metrics
• Implement tools and processes to boost efficiency, cut costs, and improve quality
• Maintain resource forecasts for staff and equipment

Requirements

• Degree in engineering (or equivalent)
• 5+ years’ industry experience
• Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, advanced formulas)
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical teams

Desirable Skills

• ERP systems experience (e.g. SAP)
• SQL scripting
• Data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Lean manufacturing and process improvement knowledge

• No relocation or visa sponsorship