Senior Manufacturing Engineer

AndRecruit Engineering; Frimley Green; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Frimley Green is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. In this role, you will work on both existing and new R&D projects, create and maintain documentation, and collaborate with the Lean team to implement best practices. Applicants should be HND/HNC qualified, possess strong problem-solving abilities, and have experience in production environments. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,000–£60,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Engineer in a related field.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing practices.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects effectively.
• Maintain controlled documentation.
• Collaborate with Lean team on improvements.
• Design jigs and fixtures for manufacturing.
• Assemble electro-mechanical components.
• Participate in NPI reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Present ideas for increasing efficiency.

Skills

Engineering, Science or a related field

Production Engineer experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

Experience with 2D/3D CAD

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Lean manufacturing

Education

HND/HNC qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

LOCATION: Frimley

TERM: Permanent

SALARY: £50,000-£60,000 dependent on experience

Qualifications

• HND/HNC qualified or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science or a related field
• Experience working as a Production Engineer within product development in a similar environment
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience of using 2D/3D CAD would be beneficial
• Proactive hands on problem solver
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work well individually as well as part of a team
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Working on both existing and new R&D projects
• Create and maintain controlled documentation such as Process flows, tool drawings, component specs, BOMs and work instructions
• Work closely with the Lean team to develop and implement best practices, routines and solutions to improve production rates, Quality and output
• Come up with innovative manufacturing solutions for parts, designing jigs and fixtures where necessary
• Assembly and wire electro‑mechanical assemblies with reference to assembly drawings, BOMs and wiring/schematic drawings
• Participate in NPI reviews to ensure only most production efficient designs are released into production
• Deliver continuous improvement, operational excellence, and lean improvements
• Identify & present ideas for improving production processes improving profitability, quality and throughput or H&S

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.