Production Engineer Lead

Set2Recruit; Wingerworth; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Set2Recruit is seeking a Production Engineer for a growing Derbyshire manufacturing business. The role focuses on setting up and scaling manufacturing processes to support growth, with a clear path into production leadership.

You'll work hands-on with a small team, drive process improvements, support NPI and ISO 9001 standards, and develop towards managing the operation.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up, improving or scaling manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma/CI.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Genuine ambition to progress into production leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design, set up and scale manufacturing processes to meet growing customer demand.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing process development.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to guide production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma methodology.
• Support production planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Contribute to health & safety standards across the manufacturing operation.
• Help maintain and improve quality management systems in line with ISO 9001.
• Work closely with the Managing Director and wider team, taking on growing responsibility for team leadership over time.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Interpreting drawings

ISO 9001 knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Ambition to lead

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Production Engineer with Leadership Aspirations

Overview

Production Engineer role at a growing UK manufacturing business, with a genuine route into production management.

Location: Derbyshire - on-site

Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE

Job Type: Permanent

About the Business

A well-established UK manufacturer of precision-engineered components and assemblies, supplying customers across a range of industrial and process sectors. The business continues to grow and is investing in its production capability to support increasing customer demand.

About the Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to grow into a production leadership role over time. You'll take ownership of setting up and scaling manufacturing processes to support the company's growth, working closely with a small production team. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to build real experience in process improvement and new product introduction, with genuine progression into full operational leadership as you develop in the role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, set up and scale manufacturing processes to meet growing customer demand
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing process development
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to guide production
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma methodology
• Support production planning, scheduling and resource allocation
• Contribute to health & safety standards across the manufacturing operation
• Help maintain and improve quality management systems in line with ISO 9001
• Work closely with the Managing Director and wider team, taking on growing responsibility for team leadership over time

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Based in the UK with the legal right to work in the UK
• Strong background in manufacturing or production engineering
• Experience setting up, improving or scaling manufacturing processes
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement experience
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Genuine ambition to progress into a production leadership role

Desirable:

• Experience within a precision or industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI)
• Experience training, mentoring or informally leading colleagues
• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• A genuine path into a Production Manager role as you grow into it
• Flexible working hours, with reduced hours on Fridays
• 36.5 hour working week
• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking