Overview
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
Qualifications
* 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
* 25 days plus all bank holidays
* Birthday off
* Free breakfast
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Manufacturing
Industries
* Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing
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