Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resource Management Ltd is recruiting an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager for a high-performance automotive manufacturing environment in Woking. The role leads a team of manufacturing engineers, drives continuous improvement, supports new product launches and ensures world-class processes are delivered safely, efficiently and to high quality standards.

You will own manufacturing engineering activities across production, new model programmes, and facility development projects,

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field.
• Proven leadership in a manufacturing environment, ideally automotive.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and CI methodologies.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Drive process improvements to boost efficiency, quality and waste reduction.
• Manage projects from concept to implementation within budget.
• Oversee resource planning including headcount, equipment and materials.
• Promote Health & Safety standards across production.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Engineering, Quality, and Launch teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality or related

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: Woking
Position Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join a high-performance automotive manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading a team of manufacturing engineers, driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting new product launches, and ensuring world-class manufacturing processes are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

The Role

As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will report into senior leadership and take ownership of manufacturing engineering activities across production, new model programmes, and facility development projects. You will play a pivotal role in shaping manufacturing strategy while ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers, providing technical direction and mentoring.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing processes, production efficiency, quality performance, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Manage manufacturing engineering projects from concept through to implementation, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Oversee resource planning including headcount, equipment, materials, and investment requirements.
• Maintain and promote Health & Safety standards throughout the manufacturing environment.
• Support quality assurance activities including PFMEA, Control Plans, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949 compliance.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Engineering, Quality, and Launch teams to ensure seamless introduction of new products into production.
• Champion Industry 4.0 and smart factory technologies to support future manufacturing capability.

About You

To be successful as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will possess:

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally automotive.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets, resources, and project delivery.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Experience implementing operational improvements that deliver measurable business benefits.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive collaborative working relationships.

If you are an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager looking to make a significant impact within a technology-driven manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.