Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Are you an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for Continuous Improvement
? Do you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoy leading teams to reduce waste, improve processes, and drive efficiency?

If so, a rapidly growing manufacturing business in Nottingham is looking to bring on board a Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader to support and develop their expanding engineering function. You will take a senior, hands-on leadership role within the Manufacturing Engineering function, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence across the site.

Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader

Permanent Position

ASAP Start – Mostly Site-Based

08:00 – 16:15 Monday–Friday

Nottingham

Manufacturing Engineer Team Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Engineers.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, scrap, and manufacturing costs.
• Improving manufacturing processes and procedures using Lean and CI methodologies.
• Providing senior engineering support across plant operations, including NPI and PI activity where required.
• Supporting the business’ drive toward zero defects through data-driven performance improvement.

Manufacturing Engineer Team Leader

Essential Experience / Skills /

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a senior or lead Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Strong Continuous Improvement background (Lean / Six Sigma experience preferred).
• Experience with in structured manufacturing environments such as automotive, aerospace, or rail.
• Confident people leader with strong organisational and communication skills.

Manufacturing Engineer Team Leader

Company Benefits

• Performance-related bonus scheme (paid quarterly).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with long service.
• Hybrid working policy: 3 days working from home every fortnight.
• Clean, modern manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing engineering function.
• Long-term career progression within a rapidly expanding business.

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