Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & Process Optimization

Sentior, Ltd.; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentior, Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the PDLM-based product development lifecycle within our manufacturing operations in the United Kingdom.

You will coordinate with engineering and production teams to ensure smooth transitions from design to production, and implement quality and regulatory controls across processes. The role focuses on applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, driving continuous improvements, and leading equipment installation and ramp-up activities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or vocational education required.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison for PDLM subprojects in product development and industrialization.
• Provide input for manufacturing requirements within the PDLM system.
• Create quality control plans and work instructions with adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
• Install equipment and support ramp-up to ensure smooth production start.
• Implement design changes within lifecycle management to improve function, efficiency and quality.
• Drive process optimizations, lean initiatives, and CAPA activities to reduce waste and defects.
• Monitor performance of processes, tools, and equipment after handover and address issues.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to optimize resources and productivity.
• Support Capex optimization and recurring investments for efficiency gains.
• Procure and install recurring equipment ensuring quality and compliance.

Skills

Manufacturing Principles

Environment Health and Safety

Quality Monitoring

Equipment Installations

Product Lifecycle Management

Process Improvements

Lean Manufacturing

Business Acumen

Cost Optimization

Six Sigma

Design for Manufacturability

Regulatory Compliance

CAPA Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Vocational Education in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Sciences, Cost Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Process Optimization, or equivalent

Job description

Sentior, Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the PDLM-based product development lifecycle within our manufacturing operations in the United Kingdom.

You will coordinate with engineering and production teams to ensure smooth transitions from design to production, and implement quality and regulatory controls across processes. The role focuses on applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, driving continuous improvements, and leading equipment installation and ramp-up activities to