Manufacturing Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Excellent Salary & Package including: Pension (Er 6%), Healthcare, Life Insurance, Sick Pay, Parental Leave, Buy/Sell holidays, Chartership funding and much more!

As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of Engineers and Technicians, driving best‑in‑class production support across legacy products, new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with design, operations and project teams to ensure smooth production handovers, robust DfM reviews and compliance with industry standards—including those required by major defence clients.

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians
• Deliver DfM reviews and support NPI projects from concept to production
• Provide hands‑on technical support across electro‑mechanical assembly lines
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve manufacturing challenges
• Support bids and proposals with technical input for new business
• Drive compliance with Health & Safety and customer‑specific manufacturing standards
• Own departmental KPIs and budget planning for equipment and technology upgrades
• Champion a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Min 2‑3 years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering leadership role
• Background in electro‑mechanical assembly or electronics manufacturing
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, problem‑solving and spec interpretation
• Experience with NPI, DfM, and working in high‑mix, low‑volume environments
• Positive, people‑oriented mindset with a data‑driven approach to quality
• Degree or chartership desirable—or we will help you to get there

• Supportive, inclusive culture with a genuine focus on work‑life balance
• Funded chartership and professional development
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technology in growing global markets
• Collaborative environment with strong values: Teamwork, Excellence, Integrity, Boldness

Ready to lead the next generation of gas sensing innovation? Apply now and take your career to the next level.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.