Production Engineer / Production Engineeress

Production Engineer Opportunity

W Talent is partnering with a leading manufacturing company based in Belper, Derby, seeking to recruit a Production Engineer. This position presents a remarkable opportunity to become part of a large, reputable organization at the forefront of engineering and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will join the engineering department located in Belper, Derby, responsible for all manufacturing support, new product introduction (NPI), and continuous improvement activities across the Derbyshire plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a cross-functional engineering team, working closely with colleagues in Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance, both locally and across the wider group.
• Lead and support improvement initiatives that drive key performance indicators (KPIs), including production output, efficiency, quality standards, and scrap reduction.
• Manage and implement engineering change requests, taking projects from design to full production integration.
• Provide support for electro-pneumatic production test equipment and monitor critical plant and process parameters, recommending data-driven corrective actions as needed.
• Work with NPI Project Engineers to introduce new products and enhance processes across both existing and new production lines.

Candidate Requirements

• Background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering with relevant hands-on project experience.
• Ideally degree-qualified; however, candidates with HNC or equivalent qualifications and strong industrial experience will also be considered.
• A proven track record in a Production, Process, or Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• A practical problem solver, experienced in using structured methodologies and comfortable making data-driven decisions.

Salary & Benefits

This role is located in Belper, Derby, offering a competitive salary range of £40,000-£46,500, along with the following benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company bonus opportunities.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Death in service benefit and the option of subsidised private healthcare.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, well-established manufacturing business that is renowned for its commitment to investment, innovation, and continuous improvement. Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.