Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Location: Woking
Position Type: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join a high-performance automotive manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading a team of manufacturing engineers, driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting new product launches, and ensuring world-class manufacturing processes are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
The Role
As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will report into senior leadership and take ownership of manufacturing engineering activities across production, new model programmes, and facility development projects. You will play a pivotal role in shaping manufacturing strategy while ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers, providing technical direction and mentoring.
- Drive improvements in manufacturing processes, production efficiency, quality performance, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Manage manufacturing engineering projects from concept through to implementation, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
- Oversee resource planning including headcount, equipment, materials, and investment requirements.
- Maintain and promote Health & Safety standards throughout the manufacturing environment.
- Support quality assurance activities including PFMEA, Control Plans, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949 compliance.
- Collaborate with Product Development, Engineering, Quality, and Launch teams to ensure seamless introduction of new products into production.
- Champion Industry 4.0 and smart factory technologies to support future manufacturing capability.
About You
To be successful as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will possess:
- Degree qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally automotive.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrable experience managing budgets, resources, and project delivery.
- Strong technical and analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Experience implementing operational improvements that deliver measurable business benefits.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive collaborative working relationships.
If you are an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager looking to make a significant impact within a technology-driven manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Woking employer: Apex Resource Management Ltd
Apex Resource Management Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Birmingham where innovation and quality are at the forefront. Employees benefit from a strong culture of collaboration, continuous professional development, and opportunities to lead impactful projects that enhance their skills and career growth. With a commitment to excellence in quality management systems, the company fosters a supportive atmosphere that values employee contributions and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Apex Resource Management Ltd Recruitment Team
