Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Posted 29 minutes 47 seconds ago by Pertemps South Wales

£60,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Somerset, Clevedon, United Kingdom, BS215
Job Description
Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Clevedon, North Somerset
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Working Pattern: On-Site

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to take a lead role within the manufacturing engineering team.
You will lead a team of Project Manufacturing Engineers and oversee projects from engineering through to production, with a focus on NPI, manufacturing readiness, industrialisation and continuous improvement.

The role involves working closely with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain to make sure new and existing products can be manufactured effectively, on time and to the required standard.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, support and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers.
  • Manage manufacturing engineering projects from concept through to production.
  • Lead NPI, ETO, sustaining engineering and improvement projects.
  • Ensure products and processes are ready for manufacture.
  • Identify and manage manufacturing and production risks.
  • Improve manufacturing processes using Lean methods.
  • Manage project priorities, resources, costs and timescales.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain.
  • Support manufacturing strategy and continuous improvement across the site.

About YouWe are looking for someone with:

  • Strong experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Experience leading, mentoring or developing other engineers.
  • Experience delivering manufacturing or NPI projects.
  • Good knowledge of industrialisation and manufacturing readiness.
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing methods such as 6S, Kaizen, PFMEA, VSM or TPM.
  • Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
  • An understanding of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic assemblies.
  • Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working within a structured manufacturing environment.

Package

  • Up to £60,000 salary
  • Up to 7.5% annual bonus
  • Up to 8% employer pension contribution
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Health cash plan
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free parking
  • Subsidised canteen


This is an on-site role with responsibility for leading manufacturing engineering projects and supporting the development of manufacturing capability across the site.

To apply, click Apply or contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol for more information.