Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Location:
Chester
Hours:
35 hrs per week Mon-Thur 08:30-17:00 Fri 08:30-12:30
Salary:
£50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
to join a leading engineering organisation based in Chester.
This is a key technical role responsible for
developing, optimising and supporting manufacturing processes across the production environment. You will play a central role in enabling efficient, high-quality manufacturing through technical leadership, project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.
Working closely with production, quality and technical teams, you will support
new product introduction, process development and operational improvements, ensuring manufacturing solutions are robust, efficient and aligned with business objectives.
This role also offers the opportunity to
mentor and support developing engineers within the team
while contributing to the long-term development of the manufacturing system.
Key Responsibilities Develop and implement
efficient manufacturing solutions
for both new and existing products Create and maintain
manufacturing instructions, documentation and process standards Ensure appropriate
tooling, fixtures, equipment and machine capability
to support production Provide
technical support to production teams, resolving issues using structured root cause analysis Lead and coordinate
manufacturing improvement and capital projects
from concept through to implementation Analyse production workflows to
optimise efficiency, quality and cost performance Support
continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, 5S and TPM activities Participate in
PFMEA reviews and risk analysis
for manufacturing processes Work closely with supply chain and external vendors to
support equipment procurement and project delivery Review
NCR data and quality issues, implementing corrective and preventative actions
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for an engineer who combines
strong technical expertise with a proactive, solution-focused mindset .
You will be comfortable working across departments, influencing stakeholders and delivering practical engineering solutions.
Key attributes include: Strong
problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to
lead projects and drive improvements
within a manufacturing environment Excellent
communication and stakeholder engagement skills Highly organised with strong
attention to detail Self-motivated with the ability to
manage multiple priorities effectively A collaborative team player who can
coach and support colleagues
Experience & Qualifications
Essential HNC or HND in an
Engineering discipline Experience working within a
manufacturing or engineering environment Experience operating within a
Lean manufacturing environment Knowledge of
ISO 9001 quality management systems Ability to
interpret engineering drawings Experience delivering
engineering or manufacturing projects
Desirable Experience deploying or supporting
ERP / MES systems Experience with
PFMEA and structured root cause analysis methodologies
What the Role Offers Opportunity to play a
key technical role within a growing engineering organisation Involvement in
manufacturing innovation and process improvement Collaborative working environment with
cross-functional engineering teams Opportunities to
mentor and develop junior technical talent