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Lead Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Description - Lead Manufacturing Engineer

We are looking for an experienced and proactive LeadManufacturing Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team. This role leads the manufacturingactivities, focusing on optimising manufacturing processes, improving product quality and the industrialisation of new product introductions into production. The successful candidate will have previously led a team and have experience with metal forming processes.

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Permanent
Salary dependent on experience
Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 12pm
Redditch

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the manufacturing engineering activities within the business unit.
  • Develop manufacturing processes to maximise quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Drive strong process control and process capability across all manufacturing operations
  • Support and execute the industrialization of New Product Introductions (NPI), including the development of production processes, tooling, work instructions, and validation plans
  • Apply APQP processes to ensure product and process readiness for manufacturing and timely delivery.
  • Lead the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) to verify that product designs and manufacturing processes meet specifications and are capable of mass production.
  • Define, document, and maintain robust manufacturing process controls including routings, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Skills & Experience
  • Hands on experience with metal forming processes (forging, rolling, extrusion, stamping and/or bending)
  • Proven team leadership experience
  • Experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer or similar
  • Practical experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and 8D problem-solving.

Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Company Benefits
  • 25 days holiday plus the 8 bank holidays
  • 5% matched pension

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