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Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Job in
Southampton, Hampshire County, SO15, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-14
Listing for:
Enterprise Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This key role will lead a team of engineers and technicians, providing hands-on engineering support while driving improvements across manufacturing processes, quality, productivity and overall manufacturing capability.
Based at a state-of-the-art manufacturing and engineering facility, you will have the opportunity to see products progress through the complete manufacturing journey, from initial assembly and specialist processes through to testing and final production. Working alongside experienced Engineering, Production, Quality and R&D teams, you will gain genuine visibility of the full product lifecycle.
The role is approximately 50/50 between manufacturing and a highly controlled cleanroom environment. You will need to be comfortable working in controlled environments, following strict procedures and wearing the required PPE.
You will lead day-to-day manufacturing engineering activities, resolve complex production issues and implement sustainable solutions. You will drive continuous improvement across yield, productivity, quality and scrap reduction, while supporting NPI, engineering changes and process development.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking to step into a leadership position within a technically advanced environment. You will work on technically challenging products, gain exposure to the full manufacturing lifecycle and benefit from strong training and career development opportunities.
Requirements:
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience working in a high-tech or precision manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working 50/50 across manufacturing and controlled cleanroom environments, including wearing PPE.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
• Experience with NPI, process development and engineering changes.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and 5S.
• Experience in high-precision manufacturing, optics or fine mechanical assembly would be highly desirable
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