Production Engineer

Production Engineer
Sheffield| Manufacturing | Permanent

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a well-established manufacturing business in Sheffield who are looking to appoint a Production Engineer to drive improvements across their manufacturing operation.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys being close to the shop floor and making tangible improvements to the way products are manufactured.

You'll play a key role in improving manufacturing performance, working alongside production and engineering teams to make processes more efficient, reliable and capable of supporting future growth.

The role will involve:

• Identifying and delivering improvements across production processes and workflow
• Supporting the introduction of new products and manufacturing methods
• Developing practical solutions around tooling, fixtures and equipment
• Using production performance information to identify and tackle recurring issues
• Helping improve productivity, quality, safety and process reliability
• Taking ownership of engineering changes and ensuring improvements are embedded
• Supporting equipment upgrades, installations and improvement projects
• Working cross-functionally with production, engineering and supply chain teams
• Introducing more effective ways of using manufacturing data and technology
• Delivering projects ranging from quick shop-floor improvements through to larger investment initiatives

What you'll bring as the Production Engineer:

We're looking for someone with a solid background in manufacturing engineering, ideally with experience in a production environment where you've been able to make a visible impact.

You'll ideally have:

• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
• Good working knowledge of CAD
• A track record of improving manufacturing processes and implementing change
• Strong practical problem-solving skills and the confidence to work directly with production teams
• An engineering qualification such as HNC/HND or Degree would be advantageous
• Lean, Six Sigma or similar improvement experience would be a bonus

Interested?

If you're looking for a role where your engineering knowledge can directly influence how a manufacturing operation performs, we'd like to hear from you.