Senior Manufacturing Engineering Lead – Precision & NPI

EMBS Engineering; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

EMBS Engineering in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of manufacturing engineers and an estimator in a precision engineering environment.

You will drive a hands-on, process-led function, ensure SOPs are robust, support NPI/APQP activities, and collaborate closely with the wider engineering department to avoid production bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• Experience in bespoke or low-volume precision engineering.
• Proven track record of leading a technical team.
• Strong machining, fabrication, welding, inspection knowledge.
• SAP data structures, routings and MRP knowledge.
• Experience with APQP, PFMEA and NPI processes.
• HND or higher in Manufacturing or Engineering.
• SC eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of manufacturing engineers and an estimator.
• Establish, maintain and improve SOPs and workflows across the function.
• Manage DFMA reviews and Manufacturing Acceptance Reviews; ensure designs are manufacturable and ready for release.
• Oversee New Product Introduction activity in line with APQP requirements (PFMEA, control plans, process flows).
• Maintain SAP data: routings, bills of material, production versions, inspection and test plans.
• Manage Engineering and Manufacturing Change Orders with controlled implementation.
• Act as a proactive link between manufacturing engineering and the wider engineering department.
• Prepare and review manufacturing cost estimates; support make/buy decisions; develop capex business cases.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing engineering

Machining knowledge

SAP knowledge

MRP knowledge

Education

HND or higher in Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

EMBS Engineering in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of manufacturing engineers and an estimator in a precision engineering environment.

You will drive a hands-on, process-led function, ensure SOPs are robust, support NPI/APQP activities, and collaborate closely with the wider engineering department to avoid production bottlenecks.