Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Electromechanical

Paxton Access; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Eastbourne seeks an experienced individual to oversee continuous improvement and optimization of manufacturing processes. This role requires expertise in electro-mechanical manufacturing, collaboration with Quality Engineers, and providing mentorship to the Manufacturing Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach, strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques, and a commitment to producing efficient, safe, and repeatable production outcomes, all within a vibrant and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted fitness memberships

Modern offices with collaboration spaces

Social calendar with fun activities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role within electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including final assembly.
• Proactive, results-driven mindset capable of implementing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Optimise and develop manufacturing processes for efficiency.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to uphold high standards.
• Provide insights into manufacturing decisions including costs and labor needs.
• Lead design for manufacturability activities ensuring efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing process optimisation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Mentoring

Problem identification and resolution

Job description

At the heart of Paxton, we are innovators, we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. We're a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience, our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world.

We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment, with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton, with an emphasis on career progression, training and development, and recognition of achievement for every employee.

So, what are the benefits?

• We run a great social calendar with wine tasting, cooking classes, onsite yoga, staff parties, monthly internal events and more. It’s rare you won’t see something going on!
• Private medical insurance (Opt in) and healthcare cash-back plan with Health Shield.
• Join a Carbon Neutral company – Paxton is Carbon Neutral in the UK, France, Germany & South Africa!
• Modern offices, collaboration spaces, onsite mini-gym, and a gourmet café with subsidised food.
• Discounted fitness memberships up to 75% off in your area with GymFlex.
• Collaborative internal group initiatives like the Green Team, EDI Team, or the Charity Team.
• Tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans.
• 25-days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can buy & sell up to 5 days a year.
• Recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the UK, by Best Companies™.

About the role

Join our team in Eastbourne where you'll be responsible for driving continuous improvement and shaping the way we design, produce, and optimise our products, while supporting and mentoring the Manufacturing Engineering team.

• Optimise and develop manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable production.
• Apply subject matter expertise to improve manufacturing techniques and processes across the business.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to maintain high product and process standards.
• Provide data-driven insights to support manufacturing decisions, including costs, labour, and material requirements.
• Support and mentor the team, providing guidance to develop skills and capabilities.
• Execute manufacturing strategy, including equipment, CapEx, processes, and workflow planning.
• Lead DFM activities for NPI, ensuring manufacturability and cost efficiency from design to production.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Project Managers, Design, Systems, and Compliance teams.
• Ensure all manufacturing equipment is fit-for-purpose, safe, and maintained to standard.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge to drive continuous improvement.

What are we looking for?

• Extensive experience in a similar role within electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including final assembly, flow lines, and workflow optimisation.
• Proactive, results-driven mindset with the ability to identify issues and implement process improvements.

The right attitude is more important to us than your skills or experience. If you’re excited about a role but your existing experience doesn’t match up with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas, most of all, we want people to enjoy the journey with us. Take a look at what our team thinks of working here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WH7Pi3--zc