Senior Production Engineer

Travis Talent Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Production Engineer, where your expertise will drive innovation and enhance manufacturing excellence. This role offers you the chance to lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimize processes, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex challenges. An ideal fit for a self-motivated engineer with a strong technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering, this position allows you to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. If you thrive on driving positive change and possess a passion for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• Strong technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with teams to solve problems and implement new technologies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Technical reviews

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Education

HND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

CAD (Autodesk)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Production Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Are you an experienced Production Engineer with a passion for problem-solving, driving innovation, and leading positive change? If so, my client has an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team in a role that directly impacts manufacturing excellence.

The Role

As a Senior Production Engineer, you will be a key member of the Production Engineering team, responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, implementing new technologies, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and introduce innovative methods and technologies.
2. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to solve problems and identify solutions.
3. Provide feedback on potential product or process improvements, supported by data and technical insight.
4. Conduct technical reviews of proposed manufacturing changes, ensuring alignment with quality standards and product functionality.
5. Manage high-value capital expenditure projects, ensuring successful implementation and sustained impact.
6. Promote Lean Six Sigma principles within engineering activities.
7. Identify and evaluate new equipment and processes, building robust business cases for capital investments.
8. Support production engineering troubleshooting and technical challenges.

About You

You are an experienced, self-motivated engineer with a strong technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering. Your problem-solving mindset and ability to manage projects effectively make you a natural fit for this role. You thrive in collaborative environments and can build strong relationships across teams.

Essential Skills & Experience:

1. HND or higher in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
2. Proven experience in a similar manufacturing or production engineering environment.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
4. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach.
5. Full UK driving license.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

1. Knowledge of SAP.
2. Programming experience.
3. Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
4. Experience in quality and production engineering environments.
5. CAD skills (Autodesk).