Hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Lead

s1jobs; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

s1jobs is seeking a hands-on engineering professional in Scotland to provide coaching, lead maintenance teams and drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on applying detailed technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment, coordinating projects, and delivering tangible KPI improvements while sustaining safe, reliable operations.

You will be a proactive communicator with a background in electrical engineering and recognized apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Must be a good communicator.
• Detailed engineering knowledge of all aspects of manufacturing equipment.
• Manufacturing background required.
• Must be or have been an electrical engineer with hands on experience within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering advice and coaching where necessary.
• Manage and/or participate in manufacturing improvement project teams.
• Lead a small team of engineers within proactive and reactive maintenance in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• This is a hands on role within the engineering function.

Skills

Communication skills

Engineering knowledge

Team leadership

Electrical engineering hands-on

Education

Recognised apprenticeship qualification in engineering

Job description

s1jobs is seeking a hands-on engineering professional in Scotland to provide coaching, lead maintenance teams and drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on applying detailed technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment, coordinating projects, and delivering tangible KPI improvements while sustaining safe, reliable operations.

You will be a proactive communicator with a background in electrical engineering and recognized apprenticeship