Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

📍 North Yorkshire

A well-established and globally recognised engineering technology business is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join its Operations Leadership Team.

The Role

You will lead and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians, providing technical and strategic direction across:

Legacy product support

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Continuous improvement initiatives

Manufacturing process optimisation

You will play a critical role in ensuring products are delivered on time, to cost and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining compliance with customer-specific and industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Manufacturing Engineering team

Deliver robust Design for Manufacture (DFM) throughout the NPI lifecycle

Ensure structured and compliant NPI handovers into production

Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across operations

Develop and track departmental KPIs to improve efficiency and performance

Manage departmental budgets and capital equipment investment

Provide technical input to bids, proposals and new business opportunities

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, regulated industry standards and customer-specific requirements

Support customer and supplier visits, FAT activities and commissioning when required

About You

We are looking for a people-focused engineering leader with experience in high-mix, low-volume electro-mechanical manufacturing environments.

Essential:

Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering leadership (2+ years at management or senior level)

Background in electronic or electro-mechanical manufacturing

Strong NPI and DFM experience

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications

Experience working with ERP/MRP systems

Strong problem-solving capability with a data-driven approach

Experience managing and developing technical teams

Desirable:

Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

APQP / PPAP exposure

Experience in regulated industries (e.g. aerospace, defence or similar)

Chartered status or working towards

Why Apply?

Be part of a collaborative and innovation-driven culture

Work on technically advanced products used in critical global applications

Join a growing business investing in its people, technology and facilities

Genuine opportunity to shape engineering strategy and influence operational performance

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Manufacturing Engineering leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a technically advanced and forward-thinking organisation