Manufacturing Engineer

Mane; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead a multi-functional production team delivering composite and metallic assemblies to cost, quality and schedule targets.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Design and Operations to ensure manufacturing deliverables integrate into the final product. This role drives process improvements in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant manufacturing, engineering or technical discipline.
• Proven experience managing teams within a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Strong experience in people management and leadership.
• Experience in growth, startup, transformation or new product introduction environments.
• Proven experience implementing continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing practices.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Manufacturing function with direct workforce up to 100 as the business grows.
• Develop and deliver manufacturing and industrialisation strategies.
• Manage day-to-day production resources, work planning and team allocation.
• Ensure production targets are met across health & safety, cost, quality and schedule.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Design and Operations.
• Promote Health & Safety culture across the plant.
• Develop and mentor Operational Leads and Team Leaders.
• Lead production meetings, visual management and daily governance.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and 5S.
• Support recruitment and workforce planning for the team.
• Identify and resolve production issues quickly and effectively.
• Maintain high housekeeping and organisation across the factory.
• Carry out other management responsibilities as required.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision making

Organizational skills

Time management

Multi-priority management

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

IT literacy

Education

Degree in manufacturing/engineering/technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead a multi-functional production team delivering composite and metallic assemblies to agreed cost, quality and schedule targets.

The successful candidate will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Design and Operations teams to ensure manufacturing deliverables are integrated effectively into the final product.

This is a key role within a growing manufacturing environment, with responsibility for developing the manufacturing function, improving processes and supporting continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Manufacturing function, including a direct workforce of up to 100 employees as the business grows.

• Develop and deliver manufacturing and industrialisation strategies.

• Manage day-to-day production resources, work planning and team allocation.

• Ensure production targets are achieved across health & safety, cost, quality and schedule.

• Work closely with supporting departments to ensure successful delivery of manufacturing requirements.

• Develop and maintain a strong Health & Safety culture across the manufacturing environment.

• Manage the performance and development of Operational Leads and Team Leaders.

• Lead production meetings, visual management and other daily governance activities.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and 5S methodologies.

• Support recruitment and workforce planning for the manufacturing team.

• Identify and resolve production issues quickly and effectively.

• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping and organisation across the factory.

• Carry out other management responsibilities as required.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant manufacturing, engineering or technical discipline.

• Proven experience managing teams within a manufacturing or assembly environment.

• Strong experience in people management and leadership.

• Experience working within a growth, start-up, transformation or new product introduction environment.

• Proven experience implementing continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing practices.

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience working within low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments is desirable.

• Experience within composites manufacturing and assembly is desirable.

• Experience of New Product Introduction (NPI) is desirable.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Ability to make decisions and work effectively under pressure.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build strong relationships across different departments and teams.

• Ability to coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and presentation software.

• Ability to understand and interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings.

• High level of integrity when dealing with confidential information.

• Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Additional Requirements

• Good working knowledge of Lean and 5S methodologies.

• Ability to maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.

• Commitment to Health & Safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to work collaboratively with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Strong relationship management, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

• Ability to plan and deliver work against demanding production and project deadlines.

• Results-driven approach with the ability to manage complex timelines.