Lead Production Engineer

Production Engineer with Leadership Aspirations

**This role is perfect for a Lead Production Engineer with Leadership Aspirations**

Overview

Production Engineer role at a growing UK industrial sensor manufacturer, with a genuine route into production management.

Location: Chesterfield - on-site

Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE

Job Type: Permanent

About the Business

A leading UK manufacturer of industrial temperature sensors, supplying RTDs, thermocouples, mineral insulated assemblies, rare metal sensors and bespoke temperature measurement solutions to customers worldwide. Products support critical operations across manufacturing, industrial processing, power generation, glass, heat treatment, environmental and process industries.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is an opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to grow into a production leadership role over time. You'll take ownership of setting up and scaling manufacturing processes to support the company's growth, working closely with a small production team of 8. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to build real experience in process improvement and new product introduction, with genuine progression into full operational leadership as you develop in the role.

What You'll Be Doing

Design, set up and scale manufacturing processes to meet growing customer demand

Support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing process development

Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to guide production

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma methodology

Support production planning, scheduling and resource allocation

Contribute to health & safety standards across the manufacturing operation

Help maintain and improve quality management systems in line with ISO 9001

Work closely with the Managing Director and wider team, taking on growing responsibility for team leadership over time

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Based in the UK with the legal right to work in the UK

Strong background in manufacturing or production engineering

Experience setting up, improving or scaling manufacturing processes

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement experience

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Genuine ambition to progress into a production leadership role

Desirable:

Experience with fine wire assemblies, precision assembly or electronics assembly

Experience within sensor manufacturing, instrumentation or industrial manufacturing

Knowledge of RTDs, thermocouples, mineral insulated assemblies or related technologies

Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI)

Experience training, mentoring or informally leading colleagues

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

What's On Offer

Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience

A genuine path into a Production Manager role as you grow into it

Flexible working hours, with reduced hours on Fridays

36.5 hour working week

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Company workwear provided

Ongoing training and professional development

Modern manufacturing facilities

Supportive, collaborative management team

If this sounds like the right move for you, apply now.