Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Staffordshire
£60,000 – £65,000
On-site
We’re supporting a growing engineering and manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced mechatronics environment, looking to appoint a Senior Manufacturing Engineer.
This is a first-of-its-kind role within the business, created to bring a more structured and proactive approach to manufacturing engineering. You’ll work closely with operations to evolve process maturity, improve efficiency and reduce scrap, with the opportunity to shape how the function develops.
This is a hands-on role with real visibility across production. You’ll be embedded on the shop floor, identifying opportunities, solving problems and implementing improvements that directly impact output, quality and cost.
What you’ll be doing:
* Driving process improvement across manufacturing, focused on efficiency, quality and waste reduction
* Working closely with operations to improve process maturity and standardisation
* Leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
* Reducing scrap and rework through better process control and engineering solutions
* Supporting production with tooling, fixturing and process optimisation
* Introducing and embedding best practice manufacturing engineering methods
* Collaborating with design and NPI teams to ensure products are optimised for manufacture
* Building structure where needed, establishing processes, documentation and standards
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer role within a production environment
* Strong track record of delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, yield or cost
* Experience working closely with operations and production teams
* Hands-on approach with a willingness to be present on the shop floor
* Comfortable operating in an environment where you are building or improving structure
* Experience within a mechatronics, electro-mechanical or complex manufacturing environment would be beneficial
We are supporting several clients across the region with similar requirements. Suitable applicants may be considered for a range of comparable opportunities.
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