Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Connected Search Group; Grimethorpe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production efficiency and drive quality improvements. You will lead NPI projects and work collaboratively with teams to solve production challenges. The ideal candidate has significant experience in manufacturing engineering, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of lean principles. This role provides an opportunity for a strategic impact on business growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in manufacturing engineering or production management.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and process optimisation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to influence and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Optimising manufacturing processes to increase efficiency.
• Leading new product introduction (NPI) projects.
• Analysing production data and implementing improvements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process optimisation

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

A leading manufacturing business in Barnsley is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to take a hands‑on leadership role in driving production efficiency, process improvements, and product quality. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled professional who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoys making a tangible impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Optimising manufacturing processes and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Leading new product introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to production.
• Analysing production data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing improvements.
• Working closely with cross‑functional teams including engineering, production, and quality to solve production issues.
• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and best practice guidelines.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Coaching and mentoring junior engineers and production staff to improve skills and performance.

Who You Are

You will be a proactive and technically confident professional with a proven track record in manufacturing engineering. You thrive on solving complex production challenges, improving processes, and working collaboratively with diverse teams.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in manufacturing engineering or production management.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process optimisation, and root cause analysis.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, able to influence and motivate teams.
• Comfortable analysing production data and implementing practical solutions.

Desirable Skills

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Experience in high-volume, automotive, or precision manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma.

This role offers the chance to take a strategic and hands‑on approach to manufacturing, leading improvements that directly impact performance, quality, and business growth.