Senior Manufacturing Engineer: NPI & Lean Ops Leader

Rexroth; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Sports and health opportunities

Flexible work-time options

Job summary

Rexroth in Birmingham seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to drive cell performance, cost reductions, and process improvements. You will mentor teams, develop lean facilities, and lead projects across the site to meet targets.

You should bring a degree or HNC/HND in engineering, plus experience in fast-paced manufacturing and strong project leadership. CAD skills (Creo/AutoCAD) are advantageous; on-site role with flexible processing options available.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Engineering Apprenticeship preferred.
• Proven experience in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Experience managing projects, delivering on time and within budget.
• CAD systems knowledge of Creo and AutoCAD advantageous.
• Lean principles including Kaizen, 5S and Kanban applied in practice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Manufacturing Cells and areas meet targets for operations, NPI and projects.
• Guide, mentor and develop Manufacturing Engineers, Junior Engineers and Technicians.
• Develop, monitor and report Key Performance Metrics.
• Create and maintain departmental procedures; train and maintain records.
• Lead cost reduction and process efficiency initiatives with documentation.
• Provide engineering and technical support across the facility, including prep, honing and stores.
• Design lean manufacturing cells; develop fixtures and liaise with suppliers.
• Conduct time studies; report SMV/AMV variations and implement solutions.
• Work with colleagues across sites to share best practices.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Statistical analysis

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Rexroth in Birmingham seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to drive cell performance, cost reductions, and process improvements. You will mentor teams, develop lean facilities, and lead projects across the site to meet targets.

You should bring a degree or HNC/HND in engineering, plus experience in fast-paced manufacturing and strong project leadership. CAD skills (Creo/AutoCAD) are advantageous; on-site role with flexible processing options available.