Graduate Production Engineer

Are you a recent Engineering graduate looking to start your career within a world-class manufacturing environment? Do you have an interest in manufacturing processes, continuous improvement and solving real-world engineering challenges? Would you like the opportunity to develop your technical skills while working alongside experienced engineers within a global organisation?

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 are looking for a Graduate Production Engineer to join our Production Engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Engineering graduate to gain practical, hands-on experience within a busy manufacturing environment and develop the technical and commercial skills required for a successful career in Production Engineering.

Working alongside experienced Production Engineers and cross-functional teams, you will gain exposure to manufacturing processes, new product introduction, continuous improvement, engineering projects and problem-solving activities designed to improve safety, quality, productivity and operational performance.

Working Hours
Monday – Thursday:       8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday:                          8:30am – 1:30pm

Benefits include:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Stakeholder Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
Life Assurance – 4x salary
Permanent Health Insurance
Subsidised canteen
Discounted gym membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts across hundreds of UK retailers
Free onsite parking
Structured development and career progression opportunities
Exposure to a global manufacturing and engineering organisationThe Role
As a Graduate Production Engineer, you will support the Production Engineering team across a broad range of manufacturing and engineering activities while developing your technical knowledge and practical experience.
You will work closely with Production, Design, Quality and Purchasing teams, providing engineering support to manufacturing operations and contributing to projects aimed at improving processes, productivity, quality and efficiency.
As your knowledge and experience develop, you will take increasing ownership of engineering activities and improvement projects, giving you a strong foundation for progression within Production Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes, equipment and factory layouts
Assist with new product and variant introductions from initial planning through to production
Support engineering projects and capital investment activities
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, PDCA and structured problem-solving techniques
Analyse manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to improve capacity, cycle times, OEE, quality and process capability
Support initiatives to reduce scrap, rework and manufacturing waste
Assist Production teams with the investigation and resolution of technical and process issues
Work collaboratively with Design, Quality, Production and Purchasing teams
Support engineering and manufacturing process changes in line with company procedures
Assist with the development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation, including PFMEAs, Control Plans and Operator Instructions
Collect and analyse production data to support engineering decisions and improvement activities
Promote high standards of Health & Safety and support the development of safe, efficient manufacturing processesWhat We're Looking For
We are looking for someone at the beginning of their engineering career who is enthusiastic about developing within a manufacturing environment.

You will ideally have:

A degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline
A genuine interest in manufacturing, production engineering and continuous improvement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with colleagues across different departments
A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
An understanding of Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement principles would be advantageous
Knowledge of CAD software would be beneficial
An understanding of manufacturing quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, Six Sigma or Statistical Process Control would be advantageous, but full practical experience is not expectedPrevious manufacturing experience gained through an industrial placement, internship, apprenticeship or university project would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Why Join DENSO?
This is an opportunity to take the first step in your engineering career within a global manufacturing organisation where you can apply the knowledge gained during your degree to real-world production challenges.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers, develop an understanding of modern manufacturing processes and technologies, and gain exposure to projects spanning new product introduction, continuous improvement, process engineering and operational performance.

If you're an ambitious Engineering graduate who enjoys solving problems, wants to see your ideas make a tangible difference on the shop floor and is looking to build a long-term career in manufacturing engineering, we'd love to hear from you