Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:
Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Salary: Up to £55,000

Location: Consett

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Pension scheme and health benefits

• Opportunities for skill development and training

• Death in Service benefit

Job Description:

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Play a key role in optimising manufacturing processes while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives across machining, assembly, and finishing processes.
• The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will evaluate existing processes to identify opportunities to reduce non-value-added activity, improve workflow efficiency, and lower operating costs.
• You will support best practices including FMEA, SPC, value stream mapping, and standard operating procedures.
• In this hands-on role, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will use data-driven analysis to identify inefficiencies, present improvement proposals to management, and support the development of a strong lean culture.
• You will also manage multiple manufacturing engineering projects focused on quality, cost, and delivery improvements.
• The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work with suppliers and tooling vendors to reduce costs, maintain engineering standards, and ensure all activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and on time.
• You will act as a technical point of contact across departments, offering guidance and supporting the development of fellow engineers.

Regular communication with stakeholders, participation in cross-functional meetings, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are central to the Senior Manufacturing Engineer role.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing or process engineering
• Strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (advantageous)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project planning skills
• Practical knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems
• Experience with in aerospace or regulated manufacturing environments (advantageous)
• Knowledge of AS9100 standards and NEBOSH certification (preferred)

The Company:

This organisation is a well-established, precision-focused manufacturing business operating in a highly regulated, safety-critical industry. Known for its commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and employee development, the company offers engineers the chance to make a real impact on quality, cost, and delivery. With a strong emphasis on lean manufacturing and investment in people, this is an excellent opportunity for a driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer looking to develop their career in a progressive environment.