Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Are you an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for Continuous Improvement? Do you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoy leading teams to reduce waste, improve processes, and drive efficiency?

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

If so, a rapidly growing manufacturing business in Nottingham is looking to bring on board a Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader to support and develop their expanding engineering function. You will take a senior, hands-on leadership role within the Manufacturing Engineering function, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence across the site.

Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader

Permanent Position

ASAP Start – Mostly Site-Based

08:00 – 16:15 Monday–Friday

Nottingham

Manufacturing Engineer Team Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Engineers.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, scrap, and manufacturing costs.
• Improving manufacturing processes and procedures using Lean and CI methodologies.
• Providing senior engineering support across plant operations, including NPI and PI activity where required.
• Supporting the business’ drive toward zero defects through data-driven performance improvement.

Manufacturing Engineer Team Leader

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications:

• Degree-qualified Engineer (essential).
• Proven experience in a senior or lead Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Strong Continuous Improvement background (Lean / Six Sigma experience preferred).
• Experience within structured manufacturing environments such as automotive, aerospace, or rail.
• Confident people leader with strong organisational and communication skills.

Manufacturing Engineer Team Leader

Company Benefits

• Performance-related bonus scheme (paid quarterly).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with long service.
• Pension scheme (auto-enrolment).
• Hybrid working policy: 3 days working from home every fortnight.
• Clean, modern manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing engineering function. xwzovoh
• Long-term career progression within a rapidly expanding business.

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