Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Hinckley seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive operational improvements and new product introductions. The ideal candidate will embed continuous improvement methods and must possess strong technical knowledge of the latest manufacturing practices. Responsibilities include managing work in progress, leading lean initiatives, and ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines. Strong team collaboration skills and knowledge of materials management and CAD/CAM are essential. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in implementing continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Ability to guide teams and embed new manufacturing methods.
• Familiarity with health and safety compliance in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement throughout the business.
• Manage work in progress to meet requirements.
• Lead lean initiatives and support inventory policies.

Skills

Technical knowledge of the latest manufacturing methods

Technical knowledge of latest machine tools

Technical ability to challenge the norm

Working knowledge of materials management theories processes & practices

Ability to work in a team at all levels

Knowledge of Cad/Cam, programming

Leadership behaviour for process adherence

Knowledge of aerospace industry

Change champion

Good Microsoft office skills

Job description

Job Title

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Reporting To

Engineering Manager

Job Purpose

Responsible for driving through new product & programme introduction and operational improvements through method & manufacturing improvement's to deliver continual business performance.

Key Role Accountabilities

• Ensure that continuous improvement is driven through the business & that this becomes embedded as part of the day to day culture
• Ability to embed any new method of manufacturing to deliver sustainable benefit to the business
• Establish and maintain system policies associated with lead times for product
• Ensure WIP is managed to meet all business requirements
• Support manufacturing activities both internally & externally
• Focal point for ensuring production & new product is completed as required
• Participate & lead lean initiatives
• Support inventory policies to include, FIFO inventory, returnable containers, WIP reduction
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, ensuring guidelines are followed in accordance with the Company Health & Safety policy and legislative requirements.
• Work in accordance with the company's policies and goals in order to ensure achievement of company goals and objectives.
• Any other duties that may reasonably be required by the Company from time to time.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required

• Technical knowledge of the latest manufacturing methods
• Technical knowledge of latest machine tools
• Technical ability to challenge the norm
• Working knowledge of materials management theories processes & practices
• Ability to work in a team with the ability to work at all levels with customers & company personnel
• Knowledge of Cad/Cam, programming to enable successful introduction of plan
• Leadership behaviour to enable team to adhere to planning & operations process
• Knowledge of the aerospace industry ideally but not essential
• Change champion & driver of new working methods
• Good Microsoft office skills