via Reed · 1 October 2026 ·5 days ago

Production Engineer

Elevation Recruitment Group
Sheffield Full-time GBP 40,000 – 45,000
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Production Engineer
Sheffield| Manufacturing | Permanent

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a well-established manufacturing business in Sheffield who are looking to appoint a Production Engineer to drive improvements across their manufacturing operation.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys being close to the shop floor and making tangible improvements to the way products are manufactured.

You'll play a key role in improving manufacturing performance, working alongside production and engineering teams to make processes more efficient, reliable and capable of supporting future growth.

The role will involve:

  • Identifying and delivering improvements across production processes and workflow

  • Supporting the introduction of new products and manufacturing methods

  • Developing practical solutions around tooling, fixtures and equipment

  • Using production performance information to identify and tackle recurring issues

  • Helping improve productivity, quality, safety and process reliability

  • Taking ownership of engineering changes and ensuring improvements are embedded

  • Supporting equipment upgrades, installations and improvement projects

  • Working cross-functionally with production, engineering and supply chain teams

  • Introducing more effective ways of using manufacturing data and technology

  • Delivering projects ranging from quick shop-floor improvements through to larger investment initiatives

What you'll bring as the Production Engineer:

We're looking for someone with a solid background in manufacturing engineering, ideally with experience in a production environment where you've been able to make a visible impact.

You'll ideally have:

  • 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing engineering environment

  • Good working knowledge of CAD

  • A track record of improving manufacturing processes and implementing change

  • Strong practical problem-solving skills and the confidence to work directly with production teams

  • An engineering qualification such as HNC/HND or Degree would be advantageous

  • Lean, Six Sigma or similar improvement experience would be a bonus

Interested?

If you're looking for a role where your engineering knowledge can directly influence how a manufacturing operation performs, we'd like to hear from you.

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