Senior Manufacturing Engineer

A leading manufacturing business in Barnsley is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to take a hands‑on leadership role in driving production efficiency, process improvements, and product quality. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled professional who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoys making a tangible impact.

• Optimising manufacturing processes and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Leading new product introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to production.
• Analysing production data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing improvements.
• Working closely with cross‑functional teams including engineering, production, and quality to solve production issues.
• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and best practice guidelines.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Coaching and mentoring junior engineers and production staff to improve skills and performance.

You will be a proactive and technically confident professional with a proven track record in manufacturing engineering. You thrive on solving complex production challenges, improving processes, and working collaboratively with diverse teams.

• Significant experience in manufacturing engineering or production management.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process optimisation, and root cause analysis.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, able to influence and motivate teams.
• Comfortable analysing production data and implementing practical solutions.

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Experience in high-volume, automotive, or precision manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma.

This role offers the chance to take a strategic and hands‑on approach to manufacturing, leading improvements that directly impact performance, quality, and business growth.