Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Sheffield is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee a team focused on delivering complex steel components. This role involves strategic decision-making and collaboration with various teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and drive continuous improvements using innovative techniques. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills and experience with CAD/CAM systems. A unique opportunity to shape a critical engineering project backed by significant investment.

Benefits

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance Scheme, 2 x annual salary

Annual bonus up to £1000 based on performance

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven leader in manufacturing engineering, able to manage and motivate teams.
• Experience with CAD/CAM and PLM systems is essential.
• Ability to implement new technologies and manage complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of manufacturing engineers and apprentices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement manufacturing strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and lean techniques.

Skills

Leadership

CAD / CAM systems

NPI Approach

Job description

How would you like to be part of a once-in-a-generation build of a world-class machining facility right here in the heart of Sheffield?

At Sheffield Forgemasters we are building more than just a machine shop, we’re creating a state-of-the-art hub for precision engineering that will play a key part in the UK manufacturing and defence capability for the future.

Our new machining facility, supported by the £1.3bn investment from the MoD, will increase our current 64-acre footprint by another 16 acres and will house large-scale, modern machinery that utilises digital connectivity and automation to meet future standards.

This is your chance to be part of this exciting project from day one, as the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The role is hands‑on but with a strategic responsibility to shift from a reactive to proactive approach towards our manufacturing goals.

What you’ll be doing

• You will manage a growing and developing team of Lead Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and Apprentices, providing leadership & technical guidance, setting KPIs, and managing budgets, to deliver the end-to-end manufacturing process for complex steel components.
• You will collaborate with production, planning, maintenance, and quality teams to implement robust manufacturing strategies and resolve technical challenges.
• Driving continuous improvement is part of what you will do here at Sheffield Forgemasters, so you will be analysing data, utilising lean manufacturing techniques, and supporting with the implementation of new technologies and tools.

We are looking for a proven leader in manufacturing engineering, with the confidence and experience to join us at this exciting time.

About You

• Our colleagues are what brings us success and growth so you should be a people – focused leader with the ability to motivate a team to achieve best‑in‑industry standards.
• You will have experience of CAD / CAM and PLM systems to be able to be the technical authority in this space.
• You will take a structured approach to New Product Introduction (NPI) to deliver products in a changing and advancing environment.

As well as having the skills, knowledge and experience for this role, we are also looking for someone who embodies our core values : Customer Focus; Working Together; Trust & Respect; Quality & Innovation and Safety & Wellbeing.

Why Sheffield Forgemasters?

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company, with a history that can be traced back to the 1750s, starting life as a small blacksmith forge. We have since gone through many evolutions and gone by several different names and guises, whilst consistently being at the forefront of innovation and new process development in the steel industry.

Recognising Sheffield Forgemasters as a global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world‑class steel forgings and castings, we were acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work, £1.3bn is being invested in modernising our plant and equipment, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

What We Offer

• Stability, with large-scale & long-term investment and orders already secured into the 2040s.
• A programme of redevelopment that will include state-of-the-art new machinery and facilities on site.
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension programme, 2 x annual salary.
• All Employee Bonus Scheme, up to £1000 paid annually, dependent on company performance.
• Onsite canteen.
• Free onsite parking and available EV chargers.
• Multi‑Faith Room.
• Long service award scheme.
• Free Sheffield Forgemasters branded coat upon joining, with other branded workwear available to purchase online.
• You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
• Onsite Occupational Health Team, providing health screening and wellbeing initiatives and support, including but not limited to:
  • Availability to confidentially discuss any physical or mental health concerns.
  • Referrals and access to free Physiotherapy and Chiropractor sessions, when required.
  • Ear irrigation.
  • Flu Vaccinations.
  • Blood Pressure management clinics.
  • Weight management clinics.
  • Occupational Health checks in line with health promotion and wellbeing events. e.g. Cholesterol, Blood sugar, Icle tests, etc.
  • Health promotion campaigns, utilising outside companies / charities, such as Andy’s Man Club.
  • Access to Zest Fit – Lifestyle Coach.
  • Skills for life sessions offered to all, including CPR, managing bleeds, burns etc.
  • Financial Wellbeing Sessions – Pension providers coming on site to talk to colleagues and offering advice.
  • Chaplain Service.
  • Support for ex‑military and reservists in employment as a bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Equality and Diversity

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Sheffield Forgemasters. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our local catchment area and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Flexible Working

We recognise the importance of work‑life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements that align with our policies. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office‑based and remote working. Applicants can request further information regarding the policy and how this may work in their role, from our People & Culture Team and / or the line manager for the applicable role.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. People working with government / MOD assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.

Nationality limitations

Please be aware that many roles at Sheffield Forgemasters are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 - 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

For additional information or if you would like to discuss working for Sheffield Forgemasters or a specific role in more detail, please email .