Senior Production Engineer

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Production Engineer to join a market-leading chemical manufacturing company based in West Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated engineer who wants to make a real impact within a business known for its innovation and high standards.

As a Senior Production Engineer, you will take the lead in driving continuous improvement across the site, enhancing safety, reliability, and efficiency in all aspects of production. You will have the chance to influence change, shape operational performance, and work closely with a skilled team in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, delivering sustainable gains in capacity, quality, and cost-efficiency while maintaining the highest safety standards.
• Identify and resolve root cause issues related to safety, downtime, and reliability, implementing long-term solutions through structured problem-solving and Management of Change processes.
• Lead or support incident investigations, developing clear recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
• Collaborate closely with plant operators and production teams, using Lean tools such as Kaizen, A3, 5S, and 8 Wastes to drive performance and productivity improvements.
• As a Senior Production Engineer, take ownership of key projects that directly contribute to operational excellence and long-term business success.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Proven background as a Production, or Process Engineer or similar role, ideally within a COMAH-regulated chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and process control systems is highly desirable.

How to apply

If you have the skills and experience to succeed as a Senior Production Engineer, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the link below to apply directly.