At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and scale manufacturing processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Company: Leading UK manufacturer of industrial temperature sensors with global reach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and clear progression into leadership roles.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a growing company and make a real impact in production management.
- Qualifications: Experience in production engineering and a passion for leadership.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
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 and safety initiatives
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