Senior Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in autonomous sensors and integrated systems seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Woking. You will ensure efficient production processes and assist in the development of cutting-edge technologies, enjoying benefits like hybrid working, comprehensive training, and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid & flexible working

BUPA medical insurance

Early finish Fridays

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee perks like free snacks and parking

Support for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in high or medium-volume manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and quality tools.
• Comfortable with ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive efficient production of electromechanical products.
• Lead cost-reduction and productivity improvement projects.
• Coach junior engineers and collaborate with R&D.

Skills

Electromechanical assembly

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job DescriptionSenior Manufacturing Engineer
Woking, UK
£50,000 (flexible for the right candidate)
Full-time | Permanent
Are you a hands-on, solutions-driven Production or Manufacturing Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?
Overview, a fast-growing UK SME and global leader in autonomous sensor systems and integrated servo drive technology, is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations team. You’ll play a vital role in bridging R&D and production—helping take cutting-edge products from prototype through to scalable, cost-effective manufacturing.
With a clear progression pathway into a Lead role, this is the perfect opportunity for someone with solid production engineering experience who’s ready to step up.
What You’ll Do

• Drive efficient production of new and existing electromechanical products.




• Optimise manufacturing processes, jigs, fixtures, and tooling.




• Lead cost-reduction and productivity improvement projects.




• Collaborate with R&D, suppliers, and production to ensure design-for-manufacture excellence.




• Create BOMs, work instructions, and support test system specification.




• Coach junior engineers and deputise for the Head of Manufacturing Engineering.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.




• Experience in high or medium-volume manufacturing environments.




• Strong knowledge of electromechanical assembly and testing.




• Confident using SolidWorks and production line design tools.




• Comfortable working cross-functionally, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement.




• Familiar with ISO 9001 and quality tools like PFMEA, 6 Sigma, 8D.

Why Join Us?

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays (increases with service)




• Hybrid & flexible working options




• BUPA medical insurance & cashback plan




• Early finish Fridays & discretionary bonus scheme




• Employee perks: free snacks, free parking, EAP, and more




• Rapid personal development & support for professional growth




• Work on next- defence, security & emergency response technologies