Senior Production Engineer

Royal Terberg Group; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Dennis Eagle in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to lead improvement projects and drive manufacturing innovation across our operation. You will work with Production and Engineering teams to turn ideas into practical solutions that boost quality, productivity and overall performance.

As a Senior Production Engineer, you will own initiatives from process change to new product introductions, identify bottlenecks, and mentor junior engineers to deliver results on time.

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering.
• Proven production engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles and process improvement.
• Experience with NPI and manufacturing change projects.
• Ability to document processes and develop instructions with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD experience

Education

Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Role: Senior Production Engineer

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

If you're passionate about continuous improvement, thrive on solving complex manufacturing challenges and want to play a key role in shaping production excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help drive the next generation of manufacturing performance.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. 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. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.

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.