Manufacturing Engineer and Team Leader
Location:
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Company:
MasterMover Ltd
About MasterMover:
MasterMover is a leading provider of innovative material handling solutions. With a focus on electric tugs and automation, we empower companies to enhance productivity and safety. Our patented products are used by leading industrial global brands to advance workplace efficiency and safety. With our global headquarters based in the UK and sales operations in the USA, France and Germany, plus our extended network of sales partners and territory managers, we have an exciting future ahead.
Job Overview:
This is a hands-on leadership role, combining engineering expertise with team management. You will mentor and guide the assembly team, drive process improvements, and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead, mentor, and support production staff, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
· Design, implement, and optimise manufacturing processes and workflows.
· Analyse production data to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
· Collaborate with design, quality, and planning teams to ensure smooth production flow and manufacturability of new products.
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, 5S, and Kaizen projects.
· Maintain high standards of housekeeping, visual management, and compliance with SOPs.
About You:
· Experienced in manufacturing engineering or production, ideally in an assembly environment.
· Strong leadership and team management skills, able to motivate and develop others.
· Analytical and proactive problem-solver with knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement methods.
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
What We Offer:
· Competitive salary and exciting benefits package.
· Opportunities for personal development.
· A collaborative team culture with a market leading brand.
· Autonomy and success recognition.