Job Description:

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits

Location: Hinckley
Hours: 37.5 Per Week

Pattern: Day Shift | 4.5 Day Working Week

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional to play a key role in new product introduction, operational improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Drive the successful introduction of new products and programmes into production
• Develop and embed improved manufacturing methods to deliver sustainable business benefits
• Establish and maintain system policies associated with production lead times
• Manage and monitor Work in Progress (WIP) to meet operational requirements
• Support manufacturing activities internally and externally as required
• Act as a focal point to ensure production and new product activities are completed effectively
• Participate in and lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Support inventory control strategies including FIFO, WIP reduction, and returnable container systems
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies
• Work collaboratively to achieve company goals and operational objectives
• Undertake any additional duties reasonably required by the business

Skills Required:

• Strong technical knowledge of modern manufacturing methods, machine tools and Exotic materials
• Ability to challenge existing processes and drive innovative solutions
• Strong CAD/CAM Programming Experience
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Research & Development (R&D)
• Experience working within cross-functional teams and engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong knowledge of CAD/CAM and manufacturing programming processes
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive operational adherence and performance
• Aerospace or Motorsport industry experience would be advantageous
• Proven ability to champion change and implement new working methods

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme