A forward-thinking engineering company working across motorsport, aerospace, marine, and automotive sectors is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead production planning and process optimisation from prototype through to full-scale manufacture. This role is based just outside of Oxford.
Responsibilities:
Develop factory layouts and production line setups
Define assembly sequences, takt times, and resource planning
Lead prototype builds and support transition to production
Implement lean manufacturing practices and train technicians
Own and maintain the Manufacturing BoM in ERP/MRP systems
Drive continuous improvement and support issue resolution
Requirements:
Strong experience in manufacturing engineering within high-tech industries such as automotive, marine or aerospace
Skilled in layout design, lean principles, and process optimisation
Understanding of takt time, HPP, and capacity planning
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and BoM control
Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional leadership skills
Benefits:
£60,000 - £65,000
25 days plus all bank holidays
Flexible working
Birthday off
Free breakfast