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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Location: South Yorkshire
Type: Permanent
An established heavy engineering manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering activities across complex machine shop operations.
Role Overview
* Provide strategic and technical leadership within a high‑value machining environment
* Deliver manufacturing excellence to quality, cost, and schedule targets
* Act as technical authority for manufacturing engineering and machining processes
* Lead and develop Manufacturing and Tooling Engineers
* Support long‑term capital investment and machine shop upgrade programmes
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure all products entering manufacture are fully defined and production‑ready
* Plan work through machine shops with correct tooling, equipment, and capacity
* Own manufacturing engineering budgets and resource planning
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned to business objectives
* Support controlled introduction of new products and processes
* Work closely with Production, Quality, HS&E, and Engineering teams
* Engage with customers where required on delivery and performance metrics
* Ensure team capability, SQEP coverage, and performance management
People & Development
* Own training and development plans across manufacturing engineering
* Oversee apprenticeship scope, structure, and capability development
* Align team objectives to business values and long‑term needs
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment
* Strong background in manufacturing engineering and machining
* Experience producing high‑value, high‑integrity components
* Exposure to low‑ and high‑volume manufacturing
* Background in highly regulated industries (e.g. Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Defence)
* Experience with CAD/CAM and PLM systems
* Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skillsDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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