Manufacturing Production Engineer

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Production Engineer looking for an opportunity to lead new product introductions, drive continuous improvement and influence the future of manufacturing within a world-class organisation?

DENSO is a global leader in advanced automotive technology, systems and components. Through innovation, engineering excellence and a commitment to quality, DENSO continues to develop industry-leading technologies while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and operational excellence.

At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across the off-highway construction, agricultural and engine power markets.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking to strengthen our Production Engineering team with the appointment of a Manufacturing Production Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing processes, lead new product introduction activities and deliver projects that have a direct impact on productivity, quality and operational performance.

Working Hours & Benefits
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday:
8:30am – 1:30pm

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
Life assurance (4x salary)
Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
Structured career development opportunities
Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies
Opportunity to work within a globally recognised engineering business

The Role
As a Manufacturing Production Engineer, you will be responsible for a designated manufacturing area, supporting both new and existing business through the development, optimisation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

You will lead new product introduction (NPI) activities, manage capital investment projects and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, efficient and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical expertise, project management and problem-solving to deliver measurable improvements across production operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning, implementation and monitoring of new product and product variant introductions
Ensure NPI activities are delivered on time, to quality standards and within budget using APQP methodologies
Develop and optimise manufacturing processes, work methods and production equipment
Define specifications and requirements for new manufacturing equipment
Manage capital expenditure projects from concept through to implementation
Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Purchasing and Design teams to deliver effective manufacturing solutions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles and PDCA methodologies
Improve production capacity, output, quality and process capability
Reduce scrap, rework and cycle times while improving OEE performance
Support process quality assurance and process control activities
Lead engineering and process changes in line with company procedures
Troubleshoot technical issues and implement both short and long-term corrective actions
Participate in design reviews to support Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) activities
Manage supplier relationships relating to manufacturing equipment and process development
Develop and maintain process documentation including PFMEA, Control Plans and Operator Instructions What We're Looking For

Minimum two years' experience within Manufacturing or Production Engineering
Background within Automotive Tier 1 manufacturing, FMCG or a similar high-volume manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of:
APQP
PFMEA
Six Sigma methodologies
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Lean Manufacturing principles
Kanban and Pull Systems

Experience of New Product Introduction (NPI) project management
Knowledge of manufacturing process design, workstation design and factory layouts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
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