Lead Manufacturing Engineer - CI, CAD & CAPEX (Energy Tech)

Wärtsilä; Havant; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Energy in Havant, UK seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to support the production engineering team and drive improvements in manufacturing processes. You will optimize production methods, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with Design Engineering on DFM to ensure on-time deliveries.

Responsibilities include continuous improvement, safety compliance, and maintaining quality across processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy production office environment.
• Experience with super alloys, castings and composites.
• Able to read engineering drawings and tolerance requirements.
• Strong modern tooling knowledge.
• CAPEX: identify suitable new equipment, create proposals, oversee commissioning and FAT.
• Understanding of ERP/MRP systems like SAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement as part of the CI culture.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Work safely in line with Health & Safety policy.
• Ensure quality is maintained and processes meet company standards.

Skills

CAD Solid Edge

Engineering drawings

CNC programming

Fixture design

SAP experience

Education

Apprenticeship/machinist background

HNC/HND desired

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wärtsilä Energy in Havant, UK seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to support the production engineering team and drive improvements in manufacturing processes. You will optimize production methods, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with Design Engineering on DFM to ensure on-time deliveries.

Responsibilities include continuous improvement, safety compliance, and maintaining quality across processes in a fast-paced environment.