Senior Manufacturing Engineer
New Yesterday
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Leicestershire ??
Confidential manufacturer of low volume, high value products ??
£50,000 - £60,000 DOE
The Role A UK manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvement and best practice initiatives within a precision machine shop environment. This is a hands-on role driving operational excellence, new product introduction, and manufacturing innovation. Youll be central to delivering improvements in cost, quality, and efficiency across our machining and assembly operations
applying lean manufacturing principles and supporting strategic make or buy decisions.
Key Responsibilities Collaborate with R&D to ensure Design for Manufacture and seamless product introduction.
Lead Lean and CI projects to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance quality.
Develop and maintain SOPs, routings, and standard work documentation.
Evaluate new manufacturing technologies and justify investment to support business goals.
Provide hands-on technical support to production teams to maintain performance and product quality.
Candidate Profile Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
Strong background in precision or electro-mechanical manufacturing.
Demonstrated experience with Lean tools and problem-solving methodologies.
Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
Desirable: experience with SolidWorks CAD/CAM, CNC programming, metrology, or ERP/MRP systems.
Whats on Offer Opportunity to work in a high-value, low-volume manufacturing environment.
A culture focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
Career development within a growing, technology-led business.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Manufacturing