At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of engineers to enhance manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement.
- Company: Join a leading defence engineering organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for growth, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a forward-thinking team driving digitalisation and modernisation in manufacturing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in advanced engineering while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification and experience in manufacturing with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 47500 - 52500 £ per year.
A leading defence engineering organisation is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to take a key leadership role within its manufacturing function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional looking to combine technical expertise with team leadership while supporting the production of highly advanced engineering systems.
As a senior member of the manufacturing team, you will be responsible for leading engineers across multiple projects, ensuring manufacturing activities are delivered effectively, safely, and in line with programme requirements. You will also play a central role in driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting the future development of manufacturing capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and support a team of Manufacturing Engineers, providing both technical guidance and day-to-day management
- Coordinate workloads and priorities to ensure successful project delivery
- Drive continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations
- Support production growth initiatives and increased manufacturing capacity
- Develop and enhance manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment to improve efficiency and repeatability
- Work closely with design, quality, production, and supplier teams to ensure products are optimised for manufacture
- Lead and review process risk assessments, including PFMEA activities
- Support non-conformance investigations and corrective action implementation
- Contribute to future manufacturing strategies, including digitalisation, lean initiatives, and factory modernisation projects
- Mentor and develop engineering team members to support capability growth across the function
- Engineering apprenticeship with HNC/HND qualification, or a degree in an engineering discipline
- Previous experience within a manufacturing engineering environment
- Demonstrable leadership or team management experience
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, continuous improvement methodologies, and process validation
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities across multidisciplinary teams
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision
This position offers the opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy, lead high-performing engineering teams, and contribute to the delivery of complex products within a highly innovative and technologically advanced environment.
Principal Manufacturing Engineer employer: ANSON MCCADE
Join a leading defence engineering organisation in Henlow, where you will thrive in a collaborative and innovative work culture that values technical expertise and leadership. With a focus on continuous improvement and employee development, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth while contributing to cutting-edge manufacturing processes. Enjoy a competitive salary and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment dedicated to excellence in engineering.
