Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Slough

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 & Safety requirements Identify opportunities to reduce waste, manufacturing costs and production cycle times Develop capital investment proposals to support new technology and capacity improvements Lead continuous improvement activities including
Kaizen events Work with suppliers to resolve technical manufacturing issues What do you need? We're looking for someone with: Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering 5–10 years' relevant engineering experience 3–5 years' experience within aerospace or a similar high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment Strong background in
Manufacturing Engineering and process development Experience in product development and New Product Introduction Good understanding of
GD&T and CAD Experience with
metal fabrication and surface treatment processes Knowledge of
FMEA and structured problem-solving techniques Proven experience leading
8D investigations or improvement projects Experience working within an
AS9100 environment Strong data analysis and technical problem-solving skills Project management experience Experience using programming and analysis software Excellent communication skills and the ability to coach and train others Desirable It would also be beneficial if you have: Experience with
SAP or other ERP systems Knowledge of
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Experience within a machining workshop CNC machining experience Strong practical experience using CAD for tooling and process development About you You'll be someone who enjoys getting involved in the detail of manufacturing and finding better ways of doing things. You'll be: Technically confident and solutions-focused Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement Comfortable leading technical discussions A strong problem solver Analytical and data-driven Confident coaching and mentoring other engineers Organised and capable of managing multiple projects Comfortable challenging existing processes Collaborative when working with Production, Quality and Design teams Passionate about continuous improvement Most importantly, you'll understand that
successful Manufacturing Engineering isn't just about fixing problems when they occur – it's about developing processes that prevent them from happening in the first place . Why join? This is an opportunity to join an established engineering and manufacturing business where you'll have a genuine influence on how products are manufactured. You'll work across
production support, tooling design, process development and NPI , giving you exposure to a broad range of engineering challenges. You'll also have the opportunity to support and develop other engineers while driving improvements in manufacturing performance, quality and efficiency. The details Role:
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Location:
Fareham / Segensworth Department:
Production / Manufacturing Engineering Reporting to:
Head of Operations Industry:
Aerospace / Precision Manufacturing Experience:
5–10 years' relevant engineering experience Interested? If you're an experienced
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer or Senior Production Engineer
with a background in aerospace or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact
Kingdom People
for a confidential discussion. Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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