Lead Manufacturing Engineer

A well-established and forward-thinking company is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to drive improvements in quality, cost efficiency, and production processes within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

This hands-on role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, working closely with both production and engineering teams to implement effective solutions that deliver measurable business benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Identify areas for quality improvement and develop cost-effective solutions while maintaining key quality objectives.
• Review processes and products to identify cost-saving opportunities and manage the delivery of cost-reduction plans.
• Drive efficiency improvements, focusing on process enhancements and reducing setup times in the machine shop.
• Act as the first point of contact for production issues, coordinating with relevant departments to resolve problems.
• Support the resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Reduce waste by eliminating unnecessary activities, minimising material scrap, and enhancing overall efficiency.
• Improve first-time pass rates for end-of-line product testing and reduce time spent on rework.
• Deliver measurable improvements in product-level and business-level gross margins.
• Enhance on-time delivery performance.

Requirements:

• Strong background in manufacturing engineering within a production environment.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to engage with teams at all levels to gain buy-in and drive change.
• Problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach to implementing solutions.
• Understanding of quality, cost control, and efficiency optimisation in manufacturing.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values innovation and continuous improvement. The role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment where contributions make a real impact.