3,062 Manufacturing Engineering jobs in the United Kingdom

Salary: 38,000 - 45,000 per annum
Location: Whitstable, Kent

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team in Whitstable.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where you will play a key part in product validation, production issue resolution, and driving continuous improvement across processes and quality systems.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be expected to contribute technical expertise to product and process design, support supplier and customer quality initiatives, and lead improvements in line with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Lead product inspections, build validations, and complete/approve FAIR documentation.
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  Investigate quality and production issues, identifying corrective actions and trends.
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  Interface directly with customers and suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
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  Support and contribute to audits (ISO 9001 / AS9100).
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  Drive improvements in product and process design, including risk analyses (DFMEA, PFMEA).
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  Provide technical input into new product introduction and engineering change activities.

What We're Looking For:

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  HNC / A Level or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
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  1-2 years'+ experience in an engineering or manufacturing role.
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  Strong understanding of technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
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  Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 / AS9100).
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  Good problem-solving skills, ideally with exposure to 8D, 5 Whys, and similar tools.

Desirable:

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  Experience in electronics, cable/harness assembly, or connector manufacturing.
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  Familiarity with APQP tools (FMEAs, PFDs, Control Plans).
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  Competence with CAD and ERP/PDM systems.
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  Customer-facing experience in a quality or engineering role.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious engineer to join a well-established and innovative company, where you'll be empowered to make a real impact and grow your career.

Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: North Yorkshire

Salary: 50,000- 58,000

Benefits:

• 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays (holiday entitlement increases with service)
• A holiday purchase/selling scheme
• Birthday off
• Pension scheme
• Profit share scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan scheme
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Life insurance scheme
• Enhanced sick pay scheme

The Company:

As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be a key member of the Operations Management Team. Leading and developing a talented group of engineers and technicians, you will drive technical capability, process improvement, and innovation across both new product introduction and legacy product support.This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, forward-thinking leader with a passion for coaching and developing high-performing teams. We are a growing and ambitious organisation supplying cutting-edge technology to the defense sector. With an innovative product range and a strong focus on technical excellence, we are on an exciting growth journey. Backed by a visionary leadership team, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our people are at the heart of what we do. We invest in training, development, and progression opportunities, empowering individuals to thrive in their careers while making a real impact in an industry that is constantly evolving. If you are a senior engineer who can demonstrate coaching/ mentoring, we also want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians to deliver engineering excellence.

• Drive best practice in manufacturing engineering across legacy and new product introduction projects.

• Champion Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and ensure smooth NPI handovers.

• Provide technical expertise to resolve manufacturing challenges and support business development bids.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, industry standards, and customer requirements.

• Manage departmental budgets, identify new technologies, and implement improvement initiatives.

• Develop and maintain KPIs to proactively drive performance and results.

Skills and Experience Required

• Able to demonstrate leadership and work with engineers and technicians.
• Experience within manufacturing, defense or aerospace is very desirable.
• Experience in New Product Introduction and APQP.

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking, expanding organisation at an exciting time of growth.

• Lead and shape a talented team, making a direct impact on performance and innovation.

• Work in a supportive, collaborative culture that values people and ideas.

• Opportunities for personal and professional development as the company grows.

• Be part of a business supplying technology into critical and innovative markets.

This organisation are working with cutting-edge technology in some of the most intense and challenging industries globally.

They're seeking an experienced Engineering Manager who has experience in manufacturing / production environments - ideally for complex electro-mechanical  products.

You'll be leading a small team of Manufacturing Engineers, to provide a high level of engineering support, at this world-class manufacturing facility near Middlesborough .

Overseeing activities such as production support, servicing, commissioning and FAT, new product introduction (NPI), introducing new equipment and technologies, achieving departmental KPI's, etc.

Championing a culture of continuous improvement and constantly reviewing ways to improve quality and efficiency for the operation. Also leading on safety and compliance.

Salary is up to £58,000 depending on your skills and experience, with an excellent range of company benefits including healthcare cover and enhanced sick pay.

You should be degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering subject e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Manufacturing, etc. and be trained in Lean / Six Sigma / Kaizen or similar.

Ideally you'll be from a similar industry e.g. Defence, Aerospace or other regulated sector. Interested? Then apply today!

Our client is a rapidly expanding SME who supply the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of products within the clean energy sector and due to continued expansion they are now looking to recruit an Engineering Manager to be the number 2 in the business to the MD.

This is a highly varied role where you will manage a team of Designers and Engineers, overseeing and assisting with multiple projects. This role will oversee all manufacturing operations, drive process improvementsand manage engineering projects to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency standards are consistently met.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise and experience of design work tasks and FEA with effective leadership and will be able to effectively run the business in the absence of the MD. Interviews are ongoing so apply now.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
li>Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

What does the role look like?

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to take on a key leadership role within our Wolverhampton site. You’ll lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers—covering system engineers and module support engineers—supporting production areas and delivering high-impact project work packages. As a skilled people manager, you’ll be responsible for driving performance, supporting technical excellence, and leading improvement initiatives across manufacturing systems, technology, and processes.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Lead nd coordinate a team of technical contributors to deliver against business and engineering objectives.
• Set policy deployment goals and ensure alignment across your team to drive strategic outcomes.
• Develop and manage annual engineering plans, ensuring successful delivery of agreed objectives and KPIs.
• Represent the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) function at Tier process reviews and business project reviews.
• Oversee the commissioning and quality assurance of work packages related to production and system improvement.
• Drive best practice across manufacturing areas, establishing and upholding high standards.
• Coach, manage, and review performance of engineering staff, including supporting recruitment, training, progression, and succession planning.
• Lead multi-functional teams to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
• Manage risks and issues related to achieving engineering and business goals.
• Support the Head of Manufacturing Engineering in building a best-in-class ME function.
• Ensure accurate documentation and system transactions in line with customer and financial requirements.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior stakeholders on engineering and project performance.

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

• Experience of aerospace manufacturing, assembly, or test.
• Project management experience.
• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Production Engineering.

Desirable skills :  

li>Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business Management.
• Understanding of manufacturing concepts and processes.
• Project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APMP).
• Experience leading and developing technical teams.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

About us:

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

You'll be working with new and existing skilled shop floor assembly, fabrication and machining technicians to enhance their skills in modern manufacturing techniques

Defining, designing and delivery of off and on the job training will be your core activity in areas such as manual machining, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, brazing, welding, riveting, instrument assembly and safe use of hand and power tools

Your background may include training apprentices and skilled engineers in workshop practices at an engineering manufacturer or training facility

A formal apprenticeship background combined with a Train The Trainer or teaching qualification will be ideal but essential

CV not ready? No problem, just email, text or call me - I'll always get back to you

This organisation are working with cutting-edge technology in some of the most intense and challenging industries globally.

They're seeking an experienced Engineering Manager who has experience in manufacturing / production environments - ideally for complex electro-mechanical  products.

You'll be leading a small team of Manufacturing Engineers, to provide a high level of engineering support, at this world-class manufacturing facility near Middlesborough .

Overseeing activities such as production support, servicing, commissioning and FAT, new product introduction (NPI), introducing new equipment and technologies, achieving departmental KPI's, etc.

Championing a culture of continuous improvement and constantly reviewing ways to improve quality and efficiency for the operation. Also leading on safety and compliance.

Salary is up to £58,000 depending on your skills and experience, with an excellent range of company benefits including healthcare cover and enhanced sick pay.

You should be degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering subject e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Manufacturing, etc. and be trained in Lean / Six Sigma / Kaizen or similar.

Ideally you'll be from a similar industry e.g. Defence, Aerospace or other regulated sector. Interested? Then apply today!

You'll be working with new and existing skilled shop floor assembly, fabrication and machining technicians to enhance their skills in modern manufacturing techniques

Defining, designing and delivery of off and on the job training will be your core activity in areas such as manual machining, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, brazing, welding, riveting, instrument assembly and safe use of hand and power tools

Your background may include training apprentices and skilled engineers in workshop practices at an engineering manufacturer or training facility

A formal apprenticeship background combined with a Train The Trainer or teaching qualification will be ideal but essential

CV not ready? No problem, just email, text or call me - I'll always get back to you