Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement?
If youve already built a solid foundation in manufacturing or production engineering and youre ready for a new challenge, DENSO Marston Ltd has the opportunity for you. Based in Shipley, West Yorkshire, were a global leader in thermal systems technology and were looking for a capable, driven Production Engineer to join our team and make a real impact.
In this role, youll put your practical experience to good use: improving processes, optimising layouts, tackling engineering challenges, and supporting the introduction of new products. Youll work shoulder-to-shoulder with skilled professionals in a fast-paced, Tier 1 automotive environment where continuous improvement, lean thinking, and technical problem-solving are part of the everyday. If youre ready to influence how things are made not just follow the process this is the role for you.
Working Hours (Flexible working around core hours)
Monday to Thursday: 08:30 17:00
Friday: 08:30 13:30
Benefits
25 days holiday + 9 statutory bank holidays
Stakeholder pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Permanent Health Insurance
Private Health Insurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Onsite Parking
Subsidised Canteen
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Discounts across 100s of UK retailers
Discounted gym membership
Key Responsibilities Apply lean manufacturing techniques to plan, implement and monitor improvements in manufacturing tools, techniques and processes to:
- Improve output
- Improve machine uptime and productivity
- Reduce scrap and rework
- Improve the delivery of finished goods
- Improve the quality of finished goods
- Minimise safety incident rates
- Help to ensure a continually improving environment
- Manage engineering changes to production/materials
- Resolve immediate product technical problems with NPI
Involvement in the identification, development, project management and implementation of capital expenditure projects. Ensure strict control over costs and resource levels.
Active involvement with the NPI process to ensure the smooth introduction of new products into manufacturing.
Plan, implement and monitor all new product/variant introductions with emphasis on efficient factory layout, process flow and optimising of capital equipment.
Attend design review meetings to influence decisions taken towards design for test and design for manufacture.
Candidate Requirements 3 years+ experience of Production or Manufacturing Engineering within the automotive Tier 1 or FMCG environment.
Proven experience in:
DFMA/FMEA/Six sigma/Statistical Process Control methodologies and their application.
Cell layout, manufacturing process and work station design.
Materials flows, Kanban system and pull systems.
Project management of NPI processes and activities
Have the potential to implement change, making the manufacturing process lean.
Familiarity with all aspects of the project life cycle from design to production.
Knowledge of CAD systems, ideally AutoCAD, to generate designs of parts and tooling.
Excellent interpersonal skills including communication, presentation and motivation.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications Multi-skilled in mechanical and electrical engineering specifically hydraulics and pneumatics.
PLC skills for Siemens, Mitsubishi and Allan Bradley controls would be an advantage
Honours degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Systems Engineering.
Eligibility to work in the UK unrestricted is essential.
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