Manufacturing Manager

Job title: Manufacturing Manager

Location: Cardiff, free parking onsite

Salary: £35,000 + bonus

Benefits: 19% pension, 33 days A/L, Half day every Friday, Private Health, Onsite Gym.

As the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of seven engineers across areas such as new product introduction, process development, and industrial engineering. This is a highly managerial role focused on guiding, developing, and supporting your team while driving performance and operational excellence. The role requires close collaboration with other departments throughout the full product lifecycle — from concept and quotation, through to mass production and ongoing quality improvement.

The successful candidate will be an experienced people leader, with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on continuous improvement, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for a team of engineers.
• Mentor and develop team members, supporting both technical growth and professional development.
• Champion engineering quality, working closely with cross-functional partners to maintain and improve standards.
• Drive team performance through clear KPIs, focusing on quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
• Implement and refine processes to ensure effective tracking and continuous improvement.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Proven experience in leading and developing a technical or engineering team.
• Strong understanding of product development processes and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma preferred).
• Ability to interpret and work with engineering documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-department collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated “lead by example” approach, with a positive and proactive mindset.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development, both personally and for the team.

If interested in the role, please apply with your latest CV.