Lead Manufacturing Engineer

NW London

Are you a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for process improvement, NPI, and driving innovation in electronics or device assembly, ready to take full ownership of a busy manufacturing area and shape its future. This isn’t just a technical role — you’ll have the authority to drive strategy, optimise processes, and influence senior leaders to deliver tangible business impact.

Join a growing business that blends cutting-edge product development with high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing. You'll work alongside cross-functional teams to optimise processes, support new product launches, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that truly make an impact.

You won’t be stuck firefighting here. This is a real opportunity to shape how things are made — from new product launches to smart process improvements in a high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environment.

The role in 60 seconds:

You’ll own the manufacturing area end-to-end, from process design to execution and improvement, leading NPI projects, turning prototypes into optimised production processes. Implement APQP, PFMEA, control plans and capability studies to ensure product quality. Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives that improve efficiency, yield, and cost-effectiveness. Influence board-level decisions with clear strategy and data-backed recommendations Solve complex production challenges and see your ideas implemented on the shop floor. You’ll work with passionate teams across R&D, Quality, Production and Supply Chain.

Why this might just be your next big move:

• You’ll be more than a cog in the wheel — your voice matters here
• You’ll play a key role in bringing new tech from prototype to production
• You’ll leave things better than you found them — and be recognised for it
• You’ll collaborate with sharp, cross-functional teams in a growing, tech-led business
• You’ll be hands-on — not desk-bound

Implement APQP, PFMEA, control plans, Run@Rate, and capability studies to ensure product quality

Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives that improve efficiency, yield, and cost-effectiveness

Influence board-level decisions with clear strategy and data-backed recommendations

Solve complex production challenges and see your ideas implemented on the shop floor

What we’re looking for:

• 10–12 years’ experience in electronics or device assembly manufacturing
• Proven track record in NPI, APQP, and continuous improvement
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred)
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and ERP/MES systems experience
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead change without direct line management

Bonus points for:

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or above)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, 13485, or IATF 16949
• ERP/MES or manufacturing analytics experience

If this role sounds like you drop me a message or apply now to learn more.