Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Full-Time 44567 - 45000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead continuous improvement projects and optimise production processes for a leading manufacturer.
  • Company: Join a top manufacturer in Leicestershire focused on operational excellence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a chance to mentor a dynamic engineering team.
  • Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a collaborative environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by driving efficiency and quality improvements in manufacturing.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering and Six Sigma certification required.

The predicted salary is between 44567 - 45000 Β£ per year.

Are you an engineering professional who thrives on driving operational excellence, improving manufacturing performance and delivering meaningful change?

We're partnering with a leading manufacturer in Leicestershire to recruit a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who will play a key role in shaping the future of site operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimise production processes and support the development of a high-performing engineering function.

Working closely with Operations, Production and Quality teams, you'll use data-driven insights and hands-on engineering expertise to improve productivity, reduce waste, enhance quality and deliver measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects across the site.

Drive improvements in OEE, productivity, quality, efficiency and cost reduction.

Analyse manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for optimisation.

Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable solutions.

Support automation and process enhancement projects.

Develop and mentor a small engineering team.

Utilise manufacturing data and KPIs to support operational decision-making.

About You Degree qualified in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.

Six Sigma Green Belt (or above).

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Operational Excellence
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
Data Analysis
Root Cause Investigation
Automation