Senior Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Henlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Henlow is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of engineering processes and improvement initiatives. You will work closely with the Principal Engineer to enhance production efficiency and handle day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have a technical apprenticeship or relevant degree, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate designs into manufacturing instructions. This role offers a bonus, flexible working arrangements, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Paid overtime available

Up to 15 additional days of leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave support

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on meeting delivery milestones.
• Ability to interpret technical design drawings and convert them into clear manufacturing instructions.
• A team player who contributes positively to collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Support existing production lines and new product introduction (NPI).
• Assist with industrial validation (e.g. FMEA, process proving activities).
• Maintain configuration control by updating documentation in line with design changes.
• Manage and support non-conformance investigations.
• Ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Liaise with health & safety teams and COSHH assessors on process changes.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure designs are optimised for manufacture (DfM).
• Create and update Manufacturing Instructions and production BOMs.
• Develop and manage tooling solutions.

Skills

Strong problem-solving mindset

Ability to interpret technical design drawings

Team player

Familiarity with digital communication tools

Education

Formal technical apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3)

HNC in a relevant subject

BEng in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description

Fantastic opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing engineering processes and equipment to make improvements to production whilst developing new skills and techniques

What’s on offer:

• Bonus: Up to £2,500 (dependent on company performance)
• Pension: Up to 14% combined employer/employee contribution
• Overtime: Paid overtime available
• Flexi leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: Open to flexible arrangements where possible
• Parental leave: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, and neonatal care

The Opportunity:

This is a fantastic chance to take ownership of manufacturing engineering processes and equipment, improve production efficiency, and develop new skills and techniques.

You will work across both development and production lines, translating design requirements into user-friendly manufacturing instructions and supporting day-to-day operations. The role also offers growth into areas like industrial validation, manufacturing architecture, and future factory principles.

Working alongside the Principal Engineer, you’ll support multiple projects with a focus on resolving manufacturing issues and implementing continuous improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support existing production lines and new product introduction (NPI)
• Assist with industrial validation (e.g. FMEA, process proving activities)
• Maintain configuration control by updating documentation in line with design changes
• Manage and support non-conformance investigations
• Ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively
• Liaise with health & safety teams and COSHH assessors on process changes
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure designs are optimised for manufacture (DfM)
• Create and update Manufacturing Instructions and production BOMs
• Develop and manage tooling solutions

What we’re looking for:

Education:

• A formal technical apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3) and HNC in a relevant subject, or
• A BEng (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline

Skills & Experience:

• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on meeting delivery milestones
• Ability to interpret technical design drawings and convert them into clear manufacturing instructions
• A team player who contributes positively to collaborative environments
• Familiarity with digital communication tools for workplace collaboration