Owen Daniels are supporting a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing / Process Engineering Lead to take ownership of engineering excellence, drive continuous improvement and lead cultural change across the operation.
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This is a senior, influential role for an experienced engineer who can combine deep technical capability with strong leadership to design bespoke components, introduce advanced manufacturing solutions and embed best-in-class engineering and CI practices.
The Role
As a senior member of the engineering function, you will lead from the front — setting standards, driving improvement strategy and developing the capability of both processes and people.
You will have accountability for the design, implementation and optimisation of manufacturing systems while acting as a key change agent across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the design and implementation of bespoke components, machinery, systems and manufacturing processes
Owning and driving continuous improvement strategy, embedding CI culture across engineering and production teams
Acting as technical authority for process engineering and manufacturing improvement
Project managing complex engineering initiatives from concept through to delivery
Driving waste reduction, downtime elimination and delivery performance improvements
Leading structured problem-solving using A3, 5 Whys, RCA, Lean and Six Sigma tools
Ensuring all engineering changes are costed, documented, approved and controlled
Eliminating production non-conformances and implementing sustainable preventative controls
Ensuring manufacturing processes are supported by robust training, documentation and quality controls
Ensuring compliance with all relevant machinery, safety and environmental legislation
Designing and approving pneumatic, electrical and control systems
Leading PLC and HMI design, modification and fault-finding activities
Using data to lead targeted improvement events and review performance against objectives
Preparing and presenting technical and strategic reports to senior leadership
Coaching, mentoring and developing engineers and production teams
Working closely with production, quality and development teams to align engineering delivery with business goals
Contributing to and owning the long-term engineering roadmap in line with business strategySkills, Knowledge & Experience Essential:
Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent extensive industry experience
Significant experience in a Senior / Lead Manufacturing or Process Engineering role
Strong background in designing bespoke components and manufacturing solutions
Advanced knowledge of mechanical, xxuwjjq electrical and electronic engineering fundamentals
Proven ability to lead continuous improvement and cultural change
Expert problem-solving capability using Lean and structured CI methodologies
Strong knowledge of process-related standards and compliance requirements
Ability to produce and interpret detailed engineering drawings
Experience optimising:
Facility layouts
Production lines
Machine operations and workflows
Proven experience designing:
Pneumatic control systems
Electrical control systems
PLC and HMI software (design, modification and diagnostics)
CNC programming experience
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Confident leader with a proactive, driven and improvement-focused mindset