Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Join one of the world's most technically respected names in the design and manufacture of specialist industrial machinery - a business with decades of engineering heritage, a global customer base, and facilities in West Yorkshire, the USA and Asia. With a reputation built on precision engineering and continuous innovation, this is a company where skilled engineers do their best work.

As Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will take a lead role in developing and improving manufacturing processes across the operational areas. You will design new systems and equipment, drive new product introduction, and coach a team of Manufacturing Engineers - all while working cross-functionally across production, CI, maintenance and R&D.

This is a senior, influential role for an engineer who combines strong technical capability with the commercial awareness to manage budgets and lead from the front.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Circa £47,000
Annual Bonus: Up to 15% management incentive bonus - £7050 per annum
Healthcare: Health Cash Plan + BUPA Health Insurance
Annual Leave: 33 days
Pension: Enhanced Pension Scheme
Working Hours: Flexible start and finish times
Location: Shipley (occasional travel to Leeds site)

What You'll Be Doing

* Leading, coaching and developing the Manufacturing Engineering team, including setting and reviewing objectives aligned to operational goals

* Designing new systems, equipment and processes to support new product introduction across all operational areas

* Working cross-functionally from initial product conception through to full industrialisation and production

* Supporting Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) development meetings

* Leading the review and tender stages for new capital equipment -defining technical specifications and working with Purchasing to secure the best outcome

* Developing and maintaining PFMEA documentation, updating as processes change

* Managing budgets and maintaining financial and statistical records in collaboration with Finance

* Liaising with R&D to ensure new products are production-ready with the correct equipment and processes in place

* Evaluating and improving manufacturing processes with a focus on quality, efficiency and speed

* Championing change management and embracing SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) across all projects

What We're Looking For

Qualifications & Knowledge

* Degree in Manufacturing Engineering (essential); other engineering degrees will be considered

* Understanding of metalworking processes and assembly operations

* Working knowledge of Engineering and Manufacturing BOMs (eBOM/mBOM)

* Understanding of no fault forward by design principles

* Six Sigma training desirable but not essential

Experience

* Proven experience in a manufacturing environment covering discrete part manufacture and assembly operations

* Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or in a senior engineering role

* Experience in project management and cross-functional working

Skills & Attributes

* Proficient in CAD (2D and 3D) — AutoCAD and Siemens NX preferred

* Strong project management and problem-solving skills

* Technical capacity combined with strategic thinking

* Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all levels

* Strong time management across concurrent projects

* Collaborative team player with the drive to deliver results

How to Apply

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with Jess Heywood at Cubed Talent - (phone number removed). We would love to hear from experienced engineering professionals ready for their next challenge
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed