Are you an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for Continuous Improvement? Do you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoy leading teams to reduce waste, improve processes, and drive efficiency?
If so, a rapidly growing manufacturing business in Nottingham is looking to bring on board a Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader to support and develop their expanding engineering function. You will take a senior, hands-on leadership role within the Manufacturing Engineering function, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence across the site.
Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader
Permanent Position
ASAP Start – Mostly Site-Based
08:00 – 16:15 Monday–Friday
Nottingham
Manufacturing Engineer Team Leader
Key Responsibilities
* Leading and developing a team of Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Engineers.
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, scrap, and manufacturing costs.
* Improving manufacturing processes and procedures using Lean and CI methodologies.
* Providing senior engineering support across plant operations, including NPI and PI activity where required.
* Supporting the business’ drive toward zero defects through data-driven performance improvement.
Manufacturing Engineer Team Leader
Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications:
* Degree-qualified Engineer (essential).
* Proven experience in a senior or lead Manufacturing Engineering role.
* Strong Continuous Improvement background (Lean / Six Sigma experience preferred).
* Experience within structured manufacturing environments such as automotive, aerospace, or rail.
* Confident people leader with strong organisational and communication skills.
Manufacturing Engineer Team Leader
Company Benefits
* Performance-related bonus scheme (paid quarterly).
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with long service.
* Pension scheme (auto-enrolment).
* Hybrid working policy: 3 days working from home every fortnight.
* Clean, modern manufacturing environment.
* Opportunity to lead and shape a growing engineering function.
* Long-term career progression within a rapidly expanding business.
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