Production Engineer

Are you an experienced Production Engineer with a passion for continuous improvement, manufacturing excellence and new product introduction? Do you enjoy leading engineering projects that improve productivity, quality and efficiency? Would you like to join a global manufacturer where you can make a real impact? DENSO Marston Ltd, based in Shipley, West Yorkshire, is part of the global DENSO Corporation, one of the world's leading automotive technology manufacturers. We design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across the off-highway, construction and agricultural sectors. We're looking for a Production Engineer to strengthen our Production Engineering team. You'll take ownership of manufacturing processes within your designated area, leading new product introductions, capital investment projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity and operational performance. Working Hours & Benefits Working Hours • Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm • Friday: 8:30am – 1:30pm Benefits include: • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Stakeholder Pension Scheme (up to 10% employer contribution) • Life Assurance (4x salary) • Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) • Subsidised canteen • Discounted gym membership • Employee Assistance Programme • Discounts across hundreds of UK retailers • Free onsite parking Key Responsibilities • Lead new product and variant introductions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards • Develop and optimise manufacturing processes, equipment and factory layouts • Manage capital investment projects from concept through to implementation • Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, PDCA and structured problem-solving techniques • Improve production capacity, cycle times, OEE, quality and process capability • Reduce scrap, rework and manufacturing waste • Support production teams in resolving technical issues and implementing long-term solutions • Work collaboratively with Design, Quality, Production and Purchasing teams • Manage engineering and process changes in line with company procedures • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including PFMEA, Control Plans and Operator Instructions Essential Experience & Qualifications • Minimum of two years' Production or Manufacturing Engineering experience within an automotive Tier 1 or FMCG manufacturing environment • Experience delivering New Product Introduction (NPI) projects • Strong understanding of APQP, PFMEA, Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control methodologies • Knowledge of manufacturing process design, cell layout and material flow principles • Experience using Lean Manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement methodologies • Project management experience with multiple engineering projects • Knowledge of CAD software, ideally AutoCAD • Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline (preferred) Required Skills • Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability • Strong project management and organisational skills • Effective communication and stakeholder management • Ability to influence and work collaboratively across cross-functional teams • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on delivering measurable business improvements • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and manufacturing processes If you're looking for an opportunity to work on exciting manufacturing projects, introduce new technologies and play a key role in shaping the future of production within a world-class engineering organisation, we'd love to hear from you.