Are you an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in aerospace or precision manufacturing? Do you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, improving manufacturing processes and supporting other engineers to deliver continuous improvement? We're supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing business in Fareham who are looking for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on manufacturing engineering, process development and technical leadership within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. What's the role all about? As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer , you'll play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, supporting production and ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You'll work closely with Production, Design Engineering and Operations, providing technical expertise across New Product Introduction (NPI), process improvement, tooling design and manufacturing readiness . You'll also support and mentor fellow Manufacturing Engineers, helping to develop technical capabilities and promote a strong continuous improvement culture. This isn't simply a production support role. You'll have the opportunity to influence how products are manufactured, introduce new processes and drive long-term improvements across the business. What will you be doing? Provide technical leadership, coaching and support to Manufacturing Engineers and Production teams Improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality and productivity Support existing production lines, resolving technical issues and minimising downtime Design and develop manufacturing tooling, fixtures and processing equipment Lead process development projects from concept through to production handover Champion Design for Manufacture (DFM) during New Product Introduction Work closely with Design Engineering to improve product manufacturability Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) to improve process capability, yield and cycle times Implement PFMEA, Control Plans and Statistical Process Control (SPC) Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and improve first-pass yield Lead technical problem-solving and 8D investigations Carry out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new equipment and processes Develop manufacturing documentation, training packages and process instructions Support risk assessments and ensure new tooling and processes meet Health
Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Peterborough employer: Kingdom People
As a Solutions Architect in Defence with our rapidly growing client, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional development. The company offers competitive benefits, including opportunities for SC Clearance, and fosters an environment where your contributions directly impact national security and critical infrastructure. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to cutting-edge technology, this role provides a meaningful and rewarding career path in a vital sector.
