Job Description

A forward-thinking engineering company working across motorsport, aerospace, marine, and automotive sectors is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead production planning and process optimisation from prototype through to full-scale manufacture. This role is based just outside of Oxford.

Responsibilities:

• Develop factory layouts and production line setups
• Define assembly sequences, takt times, and resource planning
• Lead prototype builds and support transition to production
• Implement lean manufacturing practices and train technicians
• Own and maintain the Manufacturing BoM in ERP/MRP systems
• Drive continuous improvement and support issue resolution

Requirements:

• Strong experience in manufacturing engineering within high-tech industries such as automotive, marine or aerospace
• Skilled in layout design, lean principles, and process optimisation
• Understanding of takt time, HPP, and capacity planning
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and BoM control
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional leadership skills

Benefits:

• £60,000 - £65,000
• 25 days plus all bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Birthday off
• Free breakfast