Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Job in
Portsmouth, Hampshire County, PO5, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-07
Listing for:
Fortress Recruit Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Fortress Recruit is supporting a Defence engineering and manufacturing organisation with the recruitment of a Lead Manufacturing Engineer.
This is a senior technical role supporting the production engineering function, with responsibility for developing and improving manufacturing processes, providing production support and driving continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities will include:- Supporting the production engineering team and mentoring junior engineers
- Developing and improving manufacturing processes
- Providing technical support to production and resolving manufacturing issues
- Working with Design Engineering on DFM and new product introduction
- Developing tooling, work holding and fixture solutions
- Driving continuous improvement and Six Sigma activity
- Supporting new machinery and equipment projects, including CAPEX and commissioning
- Working with subcontractors and internal teams to achieve quality and delivery targets
- Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, BoMs and routings
- HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification desirable, although relevant experience will be considered
- Strong manufacturing engineering experience, ideally 10+ years
- A machining or apprentice trained background
- Experience with in a precision manufacturing environment
- Good knowledge of CNC machining, tooling and modern manufacturing methods
- Experience with engineering drawings, tolerances, work holding and fixture design
- CAD experience, ideally Solid Edge or a similar system
- Experience of continuous improvement and Six Sigma
- Experience with complex materials such as super alloys, castings or composites would be advantageous
- CNC programming, SAP or ERP/MRP experience would also be beneficial
- Strong communication, problem solving and influencing skills
- Eligibility to gain SC clearance (5 years UK residency without visa or sponsorship requirement)
This is a senior, hands on manufacturing engineering position within a busy production environment, where flexibility will be required to support business needs and meet demanding delivery deadlines.
This is a full time, permanent position based onsite in Portsmouth, offering a salary of £50-53K DoE, 8% bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
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