Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Kingdom Services Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom Services Group in Fareham is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with aerospace or high-mix manufacturing experience to join our Operations team. The role blends hands-on engineering, process development and strong technical leadership to drive improvements across the shop floor.

You will collaborate with Production, Design Engineering and Operations to enhance manufacturability, lead NPI and continuous improvement initiatives, and mentor other Manufacturing Engineers to build

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• 5-10 years' relevant engineering experience.
• 3-5 years' experience within aerospace or a similar high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in Manufacturing Engineering and process development.
• Experience in product development and New Product Introduction.
• Good understanding of GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, coaching and support to Manufacturing Engineers and Production teams.
• Improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality and productivity.
• Lead process development projects from concept through to production handover.
• Champion Design for Manufacture (DFM) during New Product Introduction.
• Work closely with Design Engineering to improve product manufacturability.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) to improve process capability, yield and cycle times.
• Implement PFMEA, Control Plans and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Develop manufacturing documentation, training packages and process instructions.
• Develop capital investment proposals to support new technology and capacity improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement activities including Kaizen events.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process development

Technical leadership

Problem solving

DOE

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in aerospace or precision manufacturing?

Do you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, improving manufacturing processes and supporting other engineers to deliver continuous improvement?

We're supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing business in Fareham who are looking for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their Operations team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on manufacturing engineering, process development and technical leadership within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

What's the role all about?

As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, supporting production and ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

You'll work closely with Production, Design Engineering and Operations, providing technical expertise across New Product Introduction (NPI), process improvement, tooling design and manufacturing readiness.

You'll also support and mentor fellow Manufacturing Engineers, helping to develop technical capabilities and promote a strong continuous improvement culture.

This isn't simply a production support role. You'll have the opportunity to influence how products are manufactured, introduce new processes and drive long-term improvements across the business.

What will you be doing?

• Provide technical leadership, coaching and support to Manufacturing Engineers and Production teams
• Improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality and productivity
• Support existing production lines, resolving technical issues and minimising downtime
• Design and develop manufacturing tooling, fixtures and processing equipment
• Lead process development projects from concept through to production handover
• Champion Design for Manufacture (DFM) during New Product Introduction
• Work closely with Design Engineering to improve product manufacturability
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) to improve process capability, yield and cycle times
• Implement PFMEA, Control Plans and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and improve first-pass yield
• Lead technical problem-solving and 8D investigations
• Carry out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new equipment and processes
• Develop manufacturing documentation, training packages and process instructions
• Support risk assessments and ensure new tooling and processes meet Health & Safety requirements
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, manufacturing costs and production cycle times
• Develop capital investment proposals to support new technology and capacity improvements
• Lead continuous improvement activities including Kaizen events
• Work with suppliers to resolve technical manufacturing issues

What do you need?

We're looking for someone with:

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering
• 5-10 years' relevant engineering experience
• 3-5 years' experience within aerospace or a similar high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong background in Manufacturing Engineering and process development
• Experience in product development and New Product Introduction
• Good understanding of GD&T and C