Senior Manufacturing Engineer
CV-LibraryHigh Hazels, SheffieldpermanentPosted: 24 March 2026
Apply NowAs Senior Manufacturing Engineer you will lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers to ensure robust implementation and continuous improvement of the McLaren Composite Technology Centre (MCTC) manufacturing processes.
What You'll Do
In this capacity your role and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Lead the implementation of production intent manufacturing processes
· Lead the improvement of the manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time, scrap and product repairs while increasing equipment availability
· Record, process, analyse and interpret complex process data to improve process knowledge and drive technical development
· Lead Practical Problem Solving activities (PPS) to address quality issues within an appropriate time frame
· Evaluate and control spend within the limits of the role and manage against budget
· Responsible for the preparation and presentation of business cases for production improvement projects
· Ensure production process flows, PFMEA’s and control plans are maintained
· Give valuable input to the design team during the design for manufacture process
· Lead engineering changes for parts already introduced into production
· Be MCTC Engineering’s first point of contact for the Production and Maintenance teams
· Present the status of Manufacturing Engineering projects and KPI’s to key stakeholders across the business
· Work with direct reports to create personnel development plans to support in career development
What You'll Bring
Knowledge skills and experience
* Previous proven industry experience ideally within an automotive manufacturing environment
* Previous proven experience of introducing industrialised manufacturing processes
* Use of problem solving methodology like 8D, PPS or equivalent
* Experience of leading manufacturing process improvement projects following a methodical approach (eg. DMAIC or equivalent)
* Experience with managing spend to stick to a forecasted budget
* Ability to work with and manipulate large data
* Ability to setup relevant and accurate data collection methods and records
* Experience of leading PFMEA reviews and updating control plans would be beneficial
* Effective presenting skills, making complex issues clear and transparent
* Experience of the following would be advantageous but is not essential:
* Composites manufacturing processes
* High-Pressure RTM
* CNC machining
* Robotics
* Experience with using a structured change management system
* Ideally, educated to Degree level in suitable Engineering discipline
Personal attributes
* A great team worker who is driven to support their team to success
* Ability to inspire, motivate and mentor developing team members
* Willing to adapt to a fast-changing environment with a flexible approach to working and job role
* Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
* Ability to make things happen when faced with demanding technical and project challenges
* Ability to effectively influence, negotiate and use conflict resolution skills
* Applicants will be required to have the right to work in the UK
What You'll Do
In this capacity your role and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Lead the implementation of production intent manufacturing processes
· Lead the improvement of the manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time, scrap and product repairs while increasing equipment availability
· Record, process, analyse and interpret complex process data to improve process knowledge and drive technical development
· Lead Practical Problem Solving activities (PPS) to address quality issues within an appropriate time frame
· Evaluate and control spend within the limits of the role and manage against budget
· Responsible for the preparation and presentation of business cases for production improvement projects
· Ensure production process flows, PFMEA’s and control plans are maintained
· Give valuable input to the design team during the design for manufacture process
· Lead engineering changes for parts already introduced into production
· Be MCTC Engineering’s first point of contact for the Production and Maintenance teams
· Present the status of Manufacturing Engineering projects and KPI’s to key stakeholders across the business
· Work with direct reports to create personnel development plans to support in career development
What You'll Bring
Knowledge skills and experience
* Previous proven industry experience ideally within an automotive manufacturing environment
* Previous proven experience of introducing industrialised manufacturing processes
* Use of problem solving methodology like 8D, PPS or equivalent
* Experience of leading manufacturing process improvement projects following a methodical approach (eg. DMAIC or equivalent)
* Experience with managing spend to stick to a forecasted budget
* Ability to work with and manipulate large data
* Ability to setup relevant and accurate data collection methods and records
* Experience of leading PFMEA reviews and updating control plans would be beneficial
* Effective presenting skills, making complex issues clear and transparent
* Experience of the following would be advantageous but is not essential:
* Composites manufacturing processes
* High-Pressure RTM
* CNC machining
* Robotics
* Experience with using a structured change management system
* Ideally, educated to Degree level in suitable Engineering discipline
Personal attributes
* A great team worker who is driven to support their team to success
* Ability to inspire, motivate and mentor developing team members
* Willing to adapt to a fast-changing environment with a flexible approach to working and job role
* Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
* Ability to make things happen when faced with demanding technical and project challenges
* Ability to effectively influence, negotiate and use conflict resolution skills
* Applicants will be required to have the right to work in the UK