Jobs in Breedon on the Hill

W Talent are working with a leading manufacturing company in Belper, Derby who are looking to recruit a Production Engineer. This is a vacancy offering a fantastic opportunity to join a large, reputable organisation at the forefront of engineering and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will join the engineering department located in Belper, Derby responsible for all manufacturing support, new product introduction (NPI), and continuous improvement activities across the plant Derbyshire plant.

Key Responsibilities:

Work as part of a cross-functional engineering team, collaborating with colleagues in Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance both locally and across the wider group.
Lead and support improvement initiatives to drive key KPIs, including production output, efficiency, quality standards, and scrap reduction.
Manage and implement engineering change requests, taking projects from design through to full production integration.
Provide support for electro-pneumatic production test equipment and monitor critical plant and process parameters, recommending data-driven corrective actions.
Collaborate with NPI Project Engineers to introduce new products and drive process improvements across existing and new production lines.
Candidate Requirements:

Background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering with relevant hands-on, project experience.
Ideally degree-qualified; however, candidates with HNC or equivalent qualifications and strong industrial experience will be considered.
Proven track record in a Production, Process or Manufacturing Engineering role.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Practical problem solver, experienced in using structured methodologies and comfortable making robust, data-driven decisions.
Salary & Benefits:

Located in Belper, Derby with a Competitive salary of £40,000-£46,500.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Company bonus opportunities.
Generous company pension scheme.
Death in service benefit and the option of subsidised private healthcare.This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, well-established manufacturing business that is renowned for its commitment to investment, innovation, and continuous improvement. Apply today or contact Glyn Dobb at W Talent for further information about this opportunity