Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Kingdom Services Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom Services Group is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimise processes and mentor junior engineers to drive manufacturing excellence across production operations.

In this senior role, you will support New Product Introduction, investigate production issues, and collaborate with Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams to enhance performance while ensuring compliance with lean,

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing or aerospace engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, process control and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead technical projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Support New Product Introduction and production readiness.
• Investigate production issues, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and waste reduction initiatives.
• Support PFMEA, Control Plans and process documentation.
• Analyse manufacturing data and KPIs to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Engineering to improve performance.
• Mentor junior engineering team members.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring engineers

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Process simulation

Job description

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking to step into a senior-level role within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment?

Do you enjoy leading improvement projects, solving complex manufacturing challenges and driving operational performance?

We're supporting a specialist aerospace manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their engineering team.

What's the role all about?

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence across production operations.

You'll be responsible for supporting manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, reducing waste and leading continuous improvement initiatives within a highly regulated engineering environment.

This role will also involve mentoring junior engineers, supporting New Product Introduction activities and working closely with Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams to optimise manufacturing performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality and output
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production readiness activities
• Investigate production and process issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and waste reduction initiatives
• Support PFMEA, Control Plans and process documentation
• Analyse manufacturing data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to support operational performance
• Support tooling, equipment and process validation activities
• Mentor and support junior engineering team members
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental and health & safety standards

What you'll need

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering
• Experience within a manufacturing or aerospace engineering environment
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving tools
• Knowledge of PFMEA, process control and manufacturing documentation
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead technical projects and support cross-functional teams

Desirable

• Aerospace or regulated manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of AS9100 or similar quality standards
• Experience mentoring or leading engineering teams
• CAD or process simulation experience
• Six Sigma or Lean qualifications

About you

You're a proactive and technically capable engineer who enjoys improving processes and supporting manufacturing performance.

You'll be:

• Analytical and solutions-focused
• Organised and detail-oriented
• Comfortable leading projects and influencing change
• Collaborative and hands-on
• Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace manufacturing projects
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment

Interested?

If you're an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next cha