Senior Manufacturing Engineer

TEC Partners; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking engineering company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead production planning and process optimisation. This role includes developing factory layouts, implementing lean manufacturing practices, and supporting prototype builds. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in high-tech industries such as automotive or aerospace, and possess strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and additional benefits.

Benefits

£60,000 - £65,000 salary

25 days plus all bank holidays

Flexible working

Birthday off

Free breakfast

Qualifications

• Experience in high-tech industries such as automotive, marine, or aerospace.
• Skilled in layout design and process optimisation.
• Understanding of takt time and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop factory layouts and production line setups.
• Define assembly sequences, takt times, and resource planning.
• Lead prototype builds and support transition to production.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Layout design

Lean principles

Process optimisation

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

A forward-thinking engineering company working across motorsport, aerospace, marine, and automotive sectors is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead production planning and process optimisation from prototype through to full-scale manufacture. This role is based just outside of Oxford.

Responsibilities :

• Develop factory layouts and production line setups
• Define assembly sequences, takt times, and resource planning
• Lead prototype builds and support transition to production
• Implement lean manufacturing practices and train technicians
• Own and maintain the Manufacturing BoM in ERP / MRP systems
• Drive continuous improvement and support issue resolution

Requirements :

• Strong experience in manufacturing engineering within high-tech industries such as automotive, marine or aerospace
• Skilled in layout design, lean principles, and process optimisation
• Understanding of takt time, HPP, and capacity planning
• Experience with ERP / MRP systems and BoM control
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional leadership skills

Benefits :

• £60, - £65,
• 25 days plus all bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Birthday off
• Free breakfast