Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Clevedon, North Somerset
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Working Pattern: On-Site

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to take a lead role within the manufacturing engineering team.
You will lead a team of Project Manufacturing Engineers and oversee projects from engineering through to production, with a focus on NPI, manufacturing readiness, industrialisation and continuous improvement.

The role involves working closely with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain to make sure new and existing products can be manufactured effectively, on time and to the required standard.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, support and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers.
Manage manufacturing engineering projects from concept through to production.
Lead NPI, ETO, sustaining engineering and improvement projects.
Ensure products and processes are ready for manufacture.
Identify and manage manufacturing and production risks.
Improve manufacturing processes using Lean methods.
Manage project priorities, resources, costs and timescales.
Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain.
Support manufacturing strategy and continuous improvement across the site.

About YouWe are looking for someone with:

Strong experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
Experience leading, mentoring or developing other engineers.
Experience delivering manufacturing or NPI projects.
Good knowledge of industrialisation and manufacturing readiness.
Experience with Lean manufacturing methods such as 6S, Kaizen, PFMEA, VSM or TPM.
Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
An understanding of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic assemblies.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working within a structured manufacturing environment.

Package

Up to £60,000 salary
Up to 7.5% annual bonus
Up to 8% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Life assurance
Health cash plan
Wellbeing programme
Discounted gym membership
Free parking
Subsidised canteen

This is an on-site role with responsibility for leading manufacturing engineering projects and supporting the development of manufacturing capability across the site.

To apply, click Apply or contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol for more information.

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