Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Salary: Up to £55,000
Location: Consett
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme and health benefits
• Opportunities for skill development and training
• Death in Service benefit
The Company:
This organisation is a well-established, precision-focused manufacturing business operating in a highly regulated, safety-critical industry. Known for its commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and employee development, the company offers engineers the chance to make a real impact on quality, cost, and delivery. With a strong emphasis on lean manufacturing and investment in people, this is an excellent opportunity for a driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer looking to develop their career in a progressive environment.
Job Description:
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in optimising manufacturing processes while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives across machining, assembly, and finishing processes.
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will evaluate existing processes to identify opportunities to reduce non-value-added activity, improve workflow efficiency, and lower operating costs. You will support best practices including FMEA, SPC, value stream mapping, and standard operating procedures.
In this hands-on role, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will use data-driven analysis to identify inefficiencies, present improvement proposals to management, and support the development of a strong lean culture. You will also manage multiple manufacturing engineering projects focused on quality, cost, and delivery improvements.
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work with suppliers and tooling vendors to reduce costs, maintain engineering standards, and ensure all activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and on time. You will act as a technical point of contact across departments, offering guidance and supporting the development of fellow engineers.
Regular communication with stakeholders, participation in cross-functional meetings, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are central to the Senior Manufacturing Engineer role.
Skills & Experience:
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or process engineering
* Strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (advantageous)
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project planning skills
* Practical knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems
* Experience within aerospace or regulated manufacturing environments (advantageous)
* Knowledge of AS9100 standards and NEBOSH certification (preferred)