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

Degree qualified in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (preferred)

Experience using CAD software, ideally AutoCAD

Desirable Experience

Multi-skilled engineering knowledge including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic systems

Experience of complex manufacturing automation and capital equipment projects

Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline

Why Join DENSO? At DENSO, engineering innovation sits at the heart of everything we do. This role provides the opportunity to work on exciting new product introductions, advanced manufacturing technologies and business-critical improvement projects within a global organisation.

You'll have the autonomy to influence manufacturing performance, collaborate with highly skilled colleagues and play a key role in delivering the next generation of products and processes.

If you're a driven Manufacturing Process Engineer looking to make a real impact within a leading manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.