Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Manager to join a precision engineering company in South Nottingham. In this newly created role, you’ll report directly to the UK Site Leader and lead your team to improve efficiency, introduce lean methodologies, and assist in the launch of new products into manufacturing.

Using your technical and analytical expertise, you’ll define, develop and implement robust processes that deliver on safety, quality, delivery, and cost – while also ensuring your function is equipped to meet the future needs of the business.

With a multi million site-level investment underway to support innovation, new product development and future growth, we’re looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer / Manager to lead and shape a talented engineering function.

Ideally you need to have managed a CNC production section / facility with high level aerospace or similar clients where quality and traceability is paramount. 

Benefits: 

c£60k Dependent on experience 
+10% Bonus Scheme
£650 / Month Car Allowance
Plus other company benefits...
 Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and manage a cross-functional team including manufacturing engineers, CNC programmers, automation specialists and process improvement experts
Champion CI through TPS tools such as TPM, Kaizen, layout redesign
Own and resolve non-conformance issues with a strong focus on RCA and corrective actions
Drive NPD through the stage gate process to ensure efficient product launches
Partner closely with Quality and Application Engineering to define and maintain process control standards
Lead major CAPEX projects from concept to implementation
Foster technical excellence through coaching, skill development, and personal development planning
Experience & Skills Required

A degree in Engineering or Manufacturing is essential
Proven experience in precision engineering, ideally CNC
A strong track record of technical leadership – developing teams in both skills and careers
A natural upward communicator 
Data-driven decision maker 
Ready to find out more?

For a confidential discussion, and to receive more insight into this opportunity, please contact Stuart Cooper . A full job specification and employer profile is available upon request