Senior Cell Manufacturing Engineer

Terry Parris Associates; Horsham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A clean energy technology company is seeking a Senior Cell Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and lead Lean initiatives. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and quality improvements in a regulated environment. Candidates should possess a degree in Chemical, Process, or Manufacturing Engineering and have several years of manufacturing experience. The position provides opportunities for technical ownership and contributing to clean energy innovations in a high-technology setting.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role within a regulated or high-technology environment.
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency, yield, and quality.
• Drive process development and optimisation.
• Support technology transfer activities including FAT and training.
• Manage risk using PFMEA and DFM/A.
• Mentor engineers and resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data-led decision making

SPC tools

Mentoring engineering teams

Education

Degree in Chemical, Process, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Value stream mapping

Control charts

Job description

Senior Cell Manufacturing Engineer – Clean Energy Technology

Salary: up to £55,000

Location: Horsham

This Senior Cell Manufacturing Engineer role offers the opportunity to play a key part in advanced manufacturing within the clean energy sector. As a Senior Cell Manufacturing Engineer, you will act as a subject matter expert across cell production, driving process improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement in a high-technology environment.

The Senior Cell Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners, supporting technology transfer and embedding best-practice manufacturing methodologies. This is a hands-on, influential position suited to an experienced Manufacturing Engineer ready to step into a more strategic and mentoring-focused role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency, yield, and quality
• Drive process development and optimisation using value stream mapping, cycle time analysis, and data-led decision making
• Support technology transfer activities including FAT, documentation, training, and partner engagement
• Apply SPC tools (control charts, Cp / Cpk, gauge R&R) and manage risk using PFMEA, DFM / A, and DRBFM
• Act as a technical advisor, mentoring engineers and supporting resolution of complex manufacturing issues

Who You Are

Degree-qualified (BEng or MEng) in Chemical, Process, or Manufacturing Engineering

Several years’ experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role within a regulated or high-technology environment

Industrial Process Expertise

• Heat treatment
• Deposition techniques (e.g. screen printing)
• Laser ablation or welding

Ceramics processing

Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and passion for continuous improvement

This Senior Cell Manufacturing Engineer position suits candidates who want technical ownership, influence over manufacturing strategy, and the chance to contribute to meaningful clean energy innovation.