Production Process Engineer

Vaillant Group UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heating solutions provider in the East Midlands is seeking an Engineering professional to drive cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role involves managing engineering changes and leading IT-based production projects. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and possess hands-on manufacturing experience. This position offers attractive remuneration, generous holidays, and commitment to employee wellness.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Subsidised private health care

Free eye test vouchers

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in a similar engineering role.
• Familiar with automated assembly systems and production IT tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve key performance indicators.
• Manage engineering change requests and ensure smooth transitions from design to production.
• Lead IT-based production improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Problem-solving

Automated assembly systems

Cross-site collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

HNC with relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Company: Vaillant Ltd. Location: Derby-GBR, Belper-GBR. Country: United Kingdom (GB). Brand: Vaillant.

What We Achieve Together

• You will drive cross-functional initiatives to improve key performance indicators such as production efficiency, quality, and scrap reduction.
• Your responsibilities will include managing engineering change requests and ensuring smooth transitions from design to production.
• You will lead and implement IT-based production improvement projects across the site.
• By supporting electro-pneumatic test equipment, you will help maintain high standards in product testing and reliability.
• Together with NPI engineers, you will integrate new products into existing and new production lines.
• You will present and manage production data across various levels of the organisation, contributing to data-driven decision-making.

What Makes Us Successful Together

• You hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Candidates with HNC and relevant experience are also welcome.
• You have experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in a similar engineering role.
• You are familiar with automated assembly systems and production IT tools. You apply structured problem-solving methods such as A3 or 8D and make decisions based on robust data analysis.
• Experience with electro-pneumatic systems and cross-site engineering collaboration is a plus.
• You are proactive, collaborative, and thrive in a dynamic environment. Your interpersonal skills enable you to work effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• You are confident in communicating across teams, both verbally and in writing. Your ability to convey technical information clearly supports collaboration and decision-making.

What You Can Count On

• We offer our employees an attractive remuneration package, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and bonus opportunities.
• We offer a generous pension scheme which enables our employees to have greater financial security when they do retire.
• For our employee’s peace of mind, we provide a death in service benefit and the option of subsidised private health care.
• The safety of our employees is paramount and Vaillant Industrial are proud to have received the ROSPA Gold medal award for the 10th consecutive year and the resultant Presidents Award.
• We pride ourselves on our family friendly policies designed to support our employees during important life events.
• The health of our employees is important, we provide free eye test vouchers, Health MOTs, NHS Health checks and flu vaccinations to all.

What Makes Us Special

We take care of a better climate. In every home and our environment. As a successful family business, we have been living up to this claim for over 150 years. We are one of the world's leading providers of heat pumps, digital services and efficient gas heating appliances and offer energy-saving solutions.

You will find sustainability everywhere at the Vaillant Group. In the office, at the production sites and on the road. Around 16,000 employees from over 70 countries are committed to this every day. As an international team, we take responsibility - for our future and that of our planet. We promote your personal development so that you can act with passion and together we can ensure a better climate.

Become part of the Vaillant Group and help us shape the future of heating!

We promote equity and do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We value the uniqueness of each individual and encourage all people to apply.

Your Contact

Amanda Smith

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