Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Hinckley Leicestershire
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits
Location: Hinckley
Hours: 37.5 Per Week
Pattern: Day Shift | 4.5 Day Working Week
Overview
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional to play a key role in new product introduction, operational improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
* Drive the successful introduction of new products and programmes into production
* Develop and embed improved manufacturing methods to deliver sustainable business benefits
* Establish and maintain system policies associated with production lead times
* Manage and monitor Work in Progress (WIP) to meet operational requirements
* Support manufacturing activities internally and externally as required
* Act as a focal point to ensure production and new product activities are completed effectively
* Participate in and lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives
* Support inventory control strategies including FIFO, WIP reduction, and returnable container systems
* Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies
* Work collaboratively to achieve company goals and operational objectives
* Undertake any additional duties reasonably required by the business
Skills Required:
* Strong technical knowledge of modern manufacturing methods, machine tools and Exotic materials
* Ability to challenge existing processes and drive innovative solutions
* Strong CAD/CAM Programming Experience
* New Product Introduction (NPI)
* Research & Development (R&D)
* Experience working within cross-functional teams and engaging with stakeholders at all levels
* Strong knowledge of CAD/CAM and manufacturing programming processes
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive operational adherence and performance
* Aerospace or Motorsport industry experience would be advantageous
* Proven ability to champion change and implement new working methods
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme