Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Vectis Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectis Recruitment is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a global manufacturer of advanced precision components. The role focuses on designing and improving manufacturing processes, developing capabilities, and driving continuous improvement across the plant.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a precision engineering environment, with strong Lean, Six Sigma, and CI expertise, excellent problem-solving and project management skills, and a collaborative approach to lead

Qualifications

• Experience in a precision engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and CI methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop manufacturing capabilities.
• Work with Development Team on NPI.
• Investigate root cause and corrective actions.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production issues.
• Monitor and improve KPIs such as throughput, downtime and OEE.
• Identify and implement product/process improvements.
• Identify areas for cost savings and lead cost-saving projects.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Due to continued growth and company expansion, a global manufacturer of advanced precision components supplied to sectors including aerospace, automotive and defence have a new vacancy for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. The role will play a key role in developing new manufacturing processes, ensuring daily productivity targets are met and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

The Role

Design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes.

Develop manufacturing capabilities.

Work with the Development Team on NPI.

Investigate root cause and corrective actions.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product flow and continuous improvement.

Support manufacturing areas to ensure daily targets are met.

Develop and maintain process documentation, workflows, and technical specifications.

Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for any production issues.

Monitor and improve KPIs such as throughput, downtime, and overall equipment efficiency (OEE).

Identification and introduction of product/process improvements.

Identify areas for improvement and lead cost saving projects.

The Person

Proven experience working in a precision engineering environment.

Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team and drive change effectively.

Experience of cost saving processes and procedures.