Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: £50,000- £58,000
Benefits:
* 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays (holiday entitlement increases with service)
* A holiday purchase/selling scheme
* Birthday off
* Pension scheme
* Profit share scheme
* Healthcare Cash Plan scheme
* Learning and Development Opportunities
* Life insurance scheme
* Enhanced sick pay scheme
The Company:
As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be a key member of the Operations Management Team. Leading and developing a talented group of engineers and technicians, you will drive technical capability, process improvement, and innovation across both new product introduction and legacy product support.This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, forward-thinking leader with a passion for coaching and developing high-performing teams. We are a growing and ambitious organisation supplying cutting-edge technology to the defense sector. With an innovative product range and a strong focus on technical excellence, we are on an exciting growth journey. Backed by a visionary leadership team, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our people are at the heart of what we do. We invest in training, development, and progression opportunities, empowering individuals to thrive in their careers while making a real impact in an industry that is constantly evolving. If you are a senior engineer who can demonstrate coaching/ mentoring, we also want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians to deliver engineering excellence.
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Drive best practice in manufacturing engineering across legacy and new product introduction projects.
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Champion Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and ensure smooth NPI handovers.
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Provide technical expertise to resolve manufacturing challenges and support business development bids.
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Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, industry standards, and customer requirements.
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Manage departmental budgets, identify new technologies, and implement improvement initiatives.
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Develop and maintain KPIs to proactively drive performance and results.
Skills and Experience Required
* Able to demonstrate leadership and work with engineers and technicians.
* Experience within manufacturing, defense or aerospace is very desirable.
* Experience in New Product Introduction and APQP.
Why Apply?
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Join a forward-thinking, expanding organisation at an exciting time of growth.
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Lead and shape a talented team, making a direct impact on performance and innovation.
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Work in a supportive, collaborative culture that values people and ideas.
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Opportunities for personal and professional development as the company grows.
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Be part of a business supplying technology into critical and innovative markets