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.