Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resource Management Ltd is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Woking to lead Manufacturing Engineering for new vehicle programmes from concept to series production. You will work with Engineering and Operations to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions and drive improvements in quality, cost and delivery.

The role requires leadership, strong analytical skills and experience with PFMEA/DFMEA, line balancing and plant layout.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience leading Manufacturing Engineering for new vehicle programmes
• Knowledge of vehicle assembly processes and PFMEA/DFMEA

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities for new model introductions from concept through to series production.
• Develop vehicle assembly concepts from virtual manufacturing to production implementation.
• Generate and manage programme timing plans including tooling and equipment delivery.
• Develop manufacturing process sequencing, documentation and traceability methods.
• Lead PFMEA/DFMEA to improve Right First Time and quality.
• Own HPC data to support planning and efficiency targets.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks with cross-functional teams.
• Carry out line balancing and facility layout planning for new models.
• Assist with department budgeting and contribute to business cases.

Skills

PFMEA

DFMEA

Line balancing

HPC data

Budgeting

Mentoring

Continuous improvement

Excel

Communication

Travel UK/Europe

Education

Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Role: Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Salary: To be discussed on application
Location: Woking
Permanent, onsite opportunity

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support the introduction of new vehicle programmes from concept through to series production. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead Manufacturing Engineering activities across multiple projects, driving improvements in project delivery, quality, safety, cost, manufacturing processes and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Engineering, Operations and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions while supporting business growth and future product programmes.

Role & Responsibilities of a Senior Manufacturing Engineer

• Lead the delivery of Manufacturing Engineering activities for new model introductions from concept through to series production.
• Develop vehicle assembly concepts from virtual manufacturing through to physical validation and production implementation.
• Generate and manage programme timing plans, including tooling and equipment delivery schedules.
• Develop manufacturing process sequencing, documentation and product traceability methodologies.
• Lead PFMEA activities to improve Right First Time (RFT) performance and manufacturing quality.
• Own and maintain Hours Per Car (HPC) data, supporting production planning and efficiency targets.

Work with Engineering and Operations teams to identify and resolve manufacturing bottlenecks.

• Carry out line balancing activities, including time and motion studies
• Lead facility layout planning and material flow improvements for new model programmes.
• Support Concept Reviews, Design Reviews, Engineering Release activities and DFMEA.
• Assist with departmental budgeting and contribute to programme business cases
• Support the Manufacturing Engineering Manager in developing best operational practices.
• Lead and develop team members through mentoring, training and skills development initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement, manufacturing excellence and safe working practices throughout the department.

Requirements of a Senior Manufacturing Engineer

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline (2:1 or above), or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience leading Manufacturing Engineering activities for new vehicle programmes.
• Knowledge of complex vehicle systems and vehicle assembly processes.
• Experience of trim and final assembly processes.
• Understanding of end-of-line vehicle processing and finishing.
• Experience specifying and procuring manufacturing and assembly equipment.
• Ability to resolve product-related manufacturing issues while achieving quality targets.
• Experience implementing safe working practices.
• Understanding of low-volume, high-value manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and people development skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Flexible approach to travel within the UK and Europe.