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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: S72, Grimethorpe, Barnsley

Expire in: a month

Job Description

A leading manufacturing business in Barnsley is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to take a hands-on leadership role in driving production efficiency, process improvements, and product quality. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys making a tangible impact.

What You’ll Be Doing:

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    Optimising manufacturing processes and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

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    Leading new product introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to production.

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    Analysing production data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing improvements.

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    Working closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and quality to solve production issues.

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    Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and best practice guidelines.

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    Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and 5S principles.

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    Coaching and mentoring junior engineers and production staff to improve skills and performance.

Who You Are:
You will be a proactive and technically confident professional with a proven track record in manufacturing engineering. You thrive on solving complex production challenges, improving processes, and working collaboratively with diverse teams.

Essential Skills and Experience:

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    Significant experience in manufacturing engineering or production management.

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    Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process optimisation, and root cause analysis.

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    Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI).

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    Excellent leadership and communication skills, able to influence and motivate teams.

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    Comfortable analysing production data and implementing practical solutions.

Desirable Skills:

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    Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline.

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    Experience in high-volume, automotive, or precision manufacturing.

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    Familiarity with ISO 9001 and continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma.

This role offers the chance to take a strategic and hands-on approach to manufacturing, leading improvements that directly impact performance, quality, and business growth

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