Senior Production Engineer

Dennis Eagle UK; Worksop; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays

Enhanced pension and life assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Employee assistance and care services

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

My Benefits platform

Mortgage advice

Job summary

Dennis Eagle in Worksop is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to lead improvement projects, support NPI, and drive manufacturing innovation. You will partner with Production and Engineering teams to implement practical solutions that raise quality, productivity and performance.

You will own projects that evolve our manufacturing processes and facilities, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure new products and processes are smoothly introduced into production.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering field.
• Proven experience in a Production Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, line balancing and lean principles.
• Experience delivering process improvements that drive productivity, quality and cost savings.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing change projects.
• Confident producing technical documentation, work instructions and process controls.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach to challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks to improve efficiency and output.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Introduce new processes, products and technologies that improve quality and productivity.
• Support prototype builds, proof builds and new product introduction activities.
• Create and maintain build instructions, process documentation and risk assessments.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve manufacturing issues and improve production performance.
• Deliver projects ranging from factory improvements and layout changes to manufacturing process optimisation.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and apprentices.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering

Tools

CAD

Manufacturing improvement tools

Job description

Role: Senior Production Engineer

Location: Worksop, S80 3AT

Hours: 40 hours per week | between 08:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday

Salary: between £43,000 and £48,000 pa DOE

Are you an experienced Production Engineer looking to take the lead on improvement projects, new product introductions and manufacturing innovation? We're looking for a Senior Production Engineer to play a key role in improving production processes, introducing new technologies and driving operational efficiency across our manufacturing operation. Working closely with both Production and Engineering teams, you'll help turn ideas into practical solutions that improve quality, productivity and performance.

As a Senior Production Engineer, you'll take ownership of projects that support the continued development of our manufacturing processes and facilities. You'll identify opportunities for improvement, solve production challenges and help ensure new products and processes are successfully introduced into production.

What You'll Be Doing

• Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks to improve efficiency and output
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Introduce new processes, products and technologies that improve quality and productivity
• Support prototype builds, proof builds and new product introduction (NPI) activities
• Create and maintain build instructions, process documentation and risk assessments
• Work cross-functionally to resolve manufacturing issues and improve production performance
• Deliver projects ranging from factory improvements and layout changes to manufacturing process optimisation
• Mentor and support junior engineers and apprentices

What We're Looking For

• Degree (or equivalent) qualified in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or a related engineering discipline
• Proven experience in a Production Engineering role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, line balancing and lean manufacturing principles
• Experience delivering process improvements that drive productivity, quality and cost savings
• Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing change projects
• Confident producing technical documentation, work instructions and process controls
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands‑on approach to overcoming production challenges
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and deliver results to deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Experience mentoring or developing junior engineers would be advantageous
• CAD experience and familiarity with manufacturing improvement tools would be beneficial

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow.

At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
• Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
• Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
• Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
• My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
• Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.

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