Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager focuses on overseeing manufacturing engineering activities across process flow, layout, equipment specification and implementation in line with readiness processes.

What the role involves

• Overseeing Manufacturing Engineering activities across process flow, layout, equipment specification and implementation in line with readiness processes.
• Ensure successful completion of new equipment acceptance and validation.
• Liaise with customers and internal functions to support feasibility, problem resolution and product introduction.
• Ensure Manufacturing Engineers are actively engaged in NPI and launch delivery.
• Supporting structured problem‑solving (e.g. 8D), ensuring robust root cause and corrective actions.
• Ensure processes and equipment are designed to build in quality and detect issues at source.

Skills and requirements

• Ensure effective deployment of skills through training matrices, certification and capability development.
• Prior experience of management of a multi-skilled team of Manufacturing Engineers, preferably within an Automotive/FMCG environment.
• Degree level education within a Managerial.
• Experience of leading CI projects and initiatives.

Candidate fit

• Build professional, respectful relationships underpinned by accountability and performance standards.