Senior Manufacturing Engineer

CV-LibraryHinckley, LeicestershirepermanentPosted: 25 June 2026
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits

Location: Hinckley
Hours: 37.5 Per Week

Pattern: Day Shift | 4.5 Day Working Week

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional to play a key role in new product introduction, operational improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

* Drive the successful introduction of new products and programmes into production

* Develop and embed improved manufacturing methods to deliver sustainable business benefits

* Establish and maintain system policies associated with production lead times

* Manage and monitor Work in Progress (WIP) to meet operational requirements

* Support manufacturing activities internally and externally as required

* Act as a focal point to ensure production and new product activities are completed effectively

* Participate in and lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives

* Support inventory control strategies including FIFO, WIP reduction, and returnable container systems

* Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies

* Work collaboratively to achieve company goals and operational objectives

* Undertake any additional duties reasonably required by the business

Skills Required:

* Strong technical knowledge of modern manufacturing methods, machine tools and Exotic materials

* Ability to challenge existing processes and drive innovative solutions

* Strong CAD/CAM Programming Experience

* New Product Introduction (NPI)

* Research & Development (R&D)

* Experience working within cross-functional teams and engaging with stakeholders at all levels

* Strong knowledge of CAD/CAM and manufacturing programming processes

* Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive operational adherence and performance

* Aerospace or Motorsport industry experience would be advantageous

* Proven ability to champion change and implement new working methods

Benefits:

* Company events

* Company pension

* Cycle to work scheme

* Employee mentoring programme

* Free parking

* Health & wellbeing programme

* On-site parking

* Referral programme

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