Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Orion Electrotech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organisation in the United Kingdom seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee engineering activities, manage process optimisation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume production environments and be skilled in leading automation projects. This role offers competitive compensation and significant development opportunities within a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Opportunity to lead impactful projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering leadership role within high-volume production environments.
• Experience leading automation projects or process optimisation initiatives.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using structured engineering methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering activities to ensure safe and high-quality manufacturing operations.
• Manage process optimisation and automation enhancements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering leadership

Process optimization

Troubleshooting skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Automation projects

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Orion is partnered with a leading manufacturing organisation that specialises in pneumatic and hydraulic products, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.
• Manage process optimisation, automation enhancements, and process controls across multiple products.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning teams to support stable operations and growth.
• Lead safety initiatives, risk assessments, and ensure compliance with statutory and internal safety standards.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues related to processes and equipment.
• Develop and implement automation strategies to improve process control and reduce operator dependency.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering leadership role within high-volume production environments.
• Experience leading automation projects or process optimisation initiatives.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using structured engineering methods.
• Demonstrated ability in process validation, capability studies, and documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and automation requirements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to lead impactful projects within a forward-thinking organisation.
Development opportunities to enhance your technical and leadership skills.

If this Manufacturing Engineering Manager role sounds of interest or you would like to know more about the role, please click apply or get in touch with Steven at Orion.