Senior Manufacturing Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business based in Cardiff.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on, improvement-focused engineer who enjoys driving positive change within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering Continuous Improvement initiatives, engineering projects and manufacturing process improvements, helping to enhance efficiency, productivity, quality and overall operational performance.

• Lead and deliver Continuous Improvement projects focused on improving OEE, productivity, efficiency and reducing manufacturing waste.
• Identify opportunities to optimise existing manufacturing processes, equipment and production methods.
• Manage engineering projects from initial concept through to implementation, including equipment upgrades and process improvements.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving techniques to drive sustainable improvements.
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality and Engineering teams to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Provide hands‑on technical support, troubleshooting complex process and equipment issues.
• Support the introduction of new equipment, technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Champion a culture of Continuous Improvement across the manufacturing operation.

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer or similar.
• Strong background in Continuous Improvement and engineering project delivery within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on engineering experience with the ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.
• Good working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, OEE, Root Cause Analysis and process optimisation.
• Experience delivering measurable improvements in manufacturing performance, quality, cost or efficiency.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence positive change.
• A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach to engineering.

If you're an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys combining hands‑on technical engineering with project delivery and Continuous Improvement, we'd love to hear from you.