A leading manufacturing business in Barnsley is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to take a hands-on leadership role in driving production efficiency, process improvements, and product quality. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys making a tangible impact. What You’ll Be Doing: * Optimising manufacturing processes and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce waste. * Leading new product introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to production. * Analysing production data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing improvements. * Working closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and quality to solve production issues. * Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and best practice guidelines. * Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and 5S principles. * Coaching and mentoring junior engineers and production staff to improve skills and performance. Who You Are: You will be a proactive and technically confident professional with a proven track record in manufacturing engineering. You thrive on solving complex production challenges, improving processes, and working collaboratively with diverse teams. Essential Skills and Experience: * Significant experience in manufacturing engineering or production management. * Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process optimisation, and root cause analysis. * Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI). * Excellent leadership and communication skills, able to influence and motivate teams. * Comfortable analysing production data and implementing practical solutions. Desirable Skills: * Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline. * Experience in high-volume, automotive, or precision manufacturing. * Familiarity with ISO 9001 and continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma. This role offers the chance to take a strategic and hands-on approach to manufacturing, leading improvements that directly impact performance, quality, and business growth