Production Engineering Manager (Design & Manufacturing)

Fresh Start Recruitment; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Start Recruitment in Mansfield, England, is seeking a Production Engineering Manager (Design & Manufacturing) to bridge product design and manufacturing. You will lead an engineering and production team, drive DFM/DFA, and direct initiatives to deliver innovative products efficiently, with quality and cost targets.

The role oversees manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, and cross-functional projects, ensuring adherence to standards while guiding budgets and capital investments

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in Production/Manufacturing Engineering or Engineering Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage the Production Engineering team with technical guidance.
• Oversee product design and development to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) across the lifecycle.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Manage engineering projects from concept to production launch.
• Support NPI activities and product improvements.
• Monitor KPIs related to quality, cost, delivery and safety.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Procurement and Sales to meet objectives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Manage engineering budgets, resources and capital investment projects.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Engineering

Design for Manufacture

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

HND in Manufacturing Engineering

Related discipline

Job description

Production Engineering Manager (Design & Manufacturing)

Production Engineering Manager (Design & Manufacturing)

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Engineering Manager (Design & Manufacturing) to lead our clients engineering and production functions. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on engineering professional who can bridge the gap between product design and manufacturing, ensuring innovative products are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will oversee engineering design, production processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross‑functional project delivery while leading a team of engineers and production specialists.

Key Responsibilities for Production Engineering Manager (Design & Manufacturing)

• Leading, mentoring and managing the Production Engineering team, providing technical guidance and leadership.
• Oversee product design and development activities, ensuring designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through to production launch.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities and product improvements.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Procurement, and Sales teams to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Manage engineering budgets, resources, and capital investment projects.

Skills & Experience Required for Production Engineering Manager (Design & Manufacturing)

• Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Management role.