Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Theo James Recruitment; Stokesley; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in North Yorkshire is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a talented team, drive manufacturing excellence, and support innovation in the defense sector. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional development in a collaborative culture that values its employees. Candidates should possess leadership skills and experience in electronics manufacturing.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase/selling scheme

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Profit share scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan scheme

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life insurance scheme

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership working with engineers and technicians.
• Experience in Electronics Manufacturing.
• Desirable experience in manufacturing, defense or aerospace.
• Experience in New Product Introduction and APQP.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians.
• Drive best practices in manufacturing engineering.
• Champion Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Provide technical expertise to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and industry standards.
• Manage departmental budgets and implement improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to drive performance.

Skills

Leadership

Electronics Manufacturing

New Product Introduction

APQP

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: North Yorkshire

Benefits

• 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays (holiday entitlement increases with service)
• A holiday purchase/selling scheme
• Birthday off
• Pension scheme
• Profit share scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan scheme
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Life insurance scheme
• Enhanced sick pay scheme

The Company

As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be a key member of the Operations Management Team. Leading and developing a talented group of engineers and technicians, you will drive technical capability, process improvement, and innovation across both new product introduction and legacy product support. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, forward-thinking leader with a passion for coaching and developing high-performing teams. We are a growing and ambitious organisation supplying cutting-edge technology to the defense sector.

We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our people are at the heart of what we do. We invest in training, development, and progression opportunities, empowering individuals to thrive in their careers while making a real impact in an industry that is constantly evolving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians to deliver engineering excellence.
• Drive best practice in manufacturing engineering across legacy and new product introduction projects.
• Champion Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and ensure smooth NPI handovers.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve manufacturing challenges and support business development bids.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Manage departmental budgets, identify new technologies, and implement improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to proactively drive performance and results.

Skills and Experience Required

• Able to demonstrate leadership and work with engineers and technicians.
• Experience in Electronics Manufacturing
• Experience within manufacturing, defense or aerospace is very desirable.
• Experience in New Product Introduction and APQP.

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking, expanding organisation at an exciting time of growth.
• Lead and shape a talented team, making a direct impact on performance and innovation.
• Work in a supportive, collaborative culture that values people and ideas.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development as the company grows.
• Be part of a business supplying technology into critical and innovative markets