10 Manufacturing jobs in Northern Ireland

MANE are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Manager for our client based in Belfast.

Reports To: Production Director

Responsible for delivering high-quality, on-time, and on-cost parts and systems for eFoiler builds. Works closely with Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Procurement to ensure smooth production processes.

• Lead a multi-functional team to deliver composite and metallic assemblies to quality, cost, and schedule targets.

• Manage up to 100+ direct labour staff as the team grows.

• Develop and implement industrialisation and manufacturing strategies.

• Drive a strong Health & Safety culture and ensure safe working practices.

• Oversee day-to-day planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination.

• Ensure production governance through visual management and daily meetings.

• Deliver on KPIs for safety, cost, schedule, and quality.

• Champion continuous improvement using Lean and 5S principles.

• Support recruitment, development, and performance management of the team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

• Proven leadership in manufacturing or assembly environments

• Experience in high-growth, low-volume/high-complexity production settings

• Strong background in HSE, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent team leadership and problem-solving abilities

• Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills

• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret manufacturing data

• High level of integrity and professionalism

• Proficient in MS Office and production software

Preferred:

• Experience with composites manufacturing

• Background in start up or new product introduction (NPI) environments

• Knowledge of Lean, 5S, and ERP systems

Our client, a leading name within their industry, have an immediate need for Manufacturing Specialists to join their team.

You will:

• You will be working as part of the Springtown Manufacturing team. You will be responsible for operating a variety of machines in a 24/7 production environment within our wafer fabrication facility, producing recording heads for data storage products.
• You will perform machine tending operations to ensure that the machines are utilised to their optimum level and that the production goals for the site are met.
• You will be working within a cell of 3-4 people on shift within a larger team of 30-40 people in total.
• You will perform maintenance tasks across a 12-hours shift pattern that will include days, nights, and weekends.
• You will follow all Health & Safety rules and regulations that the facility has in place.
• You must always wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment, (PPE).
• Perform to meet departmental goals and quality targets.
• Be motivated to work in a team and contribute to your team's success.
• Help identify and eliminate problems.
• Assist in simplification and/or improvements of procedures, techniques or processes.
• Adhere to all relevant documentation systems used in the production procedure.
• Observe Clean room and wafer handling etiquette.
• Utilising tools to their optimum level
• Undertake training as required.

About you:

• You will have exceptional attention.
• Be a team player.
• Have great communication skills.
• You are reliable and punctual.
• You have basic computer skills.
• You must be able to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends to our fixed rota.
• You're highly motivated and passionate about working in a team and contributing to your team's success.

Our client, a leading name within their industry, have an immediate need for Manufacturing Specialists to join their team.

You will:

• You will be working as part of the Springtown Manufacturing team. You will be responsible for operating a variety of machines in a 24/7 production environment within our wafer fabrication facility, producing recording heads for data storage products.
• You will perform machine tending operations to ensure that the machines are utilised to their optimum level and that the production goals for the site are met.
• You will be working within a cell of 3-4 people on shift within a larger team of 30-40 people in total.
• You will perform maintenance tasks across a 12-hours shift pattern that will include days, nights, and weekends.
• You will follow all Health & Safety rules and regulations that the facility has in place.
• You must always wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment, (PPE).
• Perform to meet departmental goals and quality targets.
• Be motivated to work in a team and contribute to your team's success.
• Help identify and eliminate problems.
• Assist in simplification and/or improvements of procedures, techniques or processes.
• Adhere to all relevant documentation systems used in the production procedure.
• Observe Clean room and wafer handling etiquette.
• Utilising tools to their optimum level
• Undertake training as required.

About you:

• You will have exceptional attention.
• Be a team player.
• Have great communication skills.
• You are reliable and punctual.
• You have basic computer skills.
• You must be able to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends to our fixed rota.
• You're highly motivated and passionate about working in a team and contributing to your team's success.

Manufacturing Engineer

Banbridge

£40k - £50k

Vickerstock is working in partnership with a leading Manufacturing firm in Banbridge to assist them with the recruitment of a Manufacturing Engineer.

The role involves working heavily with different departments to ensure tracked data is maintained, improved and built upon to ensure a smoother and more efficient manufacturing process across the site.

Your key responsibilities as a Manufacturing Engineer.

• Communicate with source document preparers to clarify questions, resolve discrepancies, or obtain missing information.
• Working closely with the fabrication team.
• Review data entries and make necessary corrections to ensure accuracy.
• Gather, organise, and validate data before input.
• Support the development and upkeep of a streamlined and effective record management system.
• Develop and manage Manufacturing BoM (Bill of Materials) templates within the ERP system.
• Generate reports to support accurate BoM creation and ensure a “right first time” approach.
• Schedule products in the ERP system according to the master production plan and any engineering updates.
• Participate in daily production meetings to stay informed on current production activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as engineering, planning, purchasing, stores, and manufacturing.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, ideally you will have.

• At least 2 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering department - Ideally within a Fabrication Environment.
• Experience working with Bill of Materials and ERP systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, in particular Excel.

What we hope you will do next;

Contact Warren Watson to discuss this in absolute confidence or send an updated CV via the link on the page.

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As an experienced specialist senior engineering and manufacturing recruitment professional with 7 years' experience; I personally specialise within the recruitment of Lean Engineers at all levels across NI.

If you are interested in this vacancy, or work within Lean Engineering / Manufacturing in Northern Ireland, then please apply with your CV to me for consideration - (You can also find and connect with me on LinkedIn)

EXCLUSIVE TO VICKERSTOCK

Newtownabbey - North Belfast / South Antrim area

Monday to Friday with flex start finish times (Early finish Fridays – With some Hybrid work from home)

Full time Permanent Position

Executive package on offer:

• £60,000-£5,000 (DOE)
• 50pm car allowance
• 15% bonus
• Private healthcare & Healthshield for Dental / Optical cover
• Work from home – Up to 2 days per week
• Life Cover: 4X basic salary

The Company

Our client is a leading name in the design and manufacture of heavy metal machinery, with a proud history of success and innovation. As one of the largest employers in the region, they operate multiple production facilities and serve a loyal international client base.

Job Purpose

Working collaboratively with the leadership teams across all our global regions, you will have strategic and tactical responsibility for developing and implementing the manufacturing strategy and strategic operational goals to exceed customer expectations for product quality, cost and delivery, maximising efficiency, optimising production levels and driving operational excellence. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for Manufacturing across the site, which will include people (120+ staff in total within Fabrication / Manufacturing, working alongside the Head of Assembly who has a similar team size) and budgetary management. You will lead, direct and monitor all aspects of manufacturing on site. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently and that the set production goals are met while maintaining compliance with legal and safety standards. This position reports directly into the Operations Director and will require some board reporting.

Essential Criteria

• A minimum of 5 years’ people management experience at a similar company upper leadership level, within a similar lean manufacturing environment (Six Sigma and Kaizen etc)
• The successful person will have previous experience in managing similar manufacturing teams over a minimum of 50+ staff
• Strong personal drive and commitment and accountability to achieve goals, make improvements and have a successful collaborative team that works to fabrication excellence standard
• A relevant 3rd level qualification or demonstration of significant comparable senior experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance principles, methods, design, testing and implementation. A thorough understanding of manufacturing principles and achieving output goals
• Experience of working with ERP systems and MS Office particularly Word & Excel

Apply now via the link on this page or contact Hugh Nugent directly for a confidential discussion.

About Hugh Nugent - With 13+ years of experience in Executive Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment, Hugh specialises in placing leaders within Senior Executive throughout N Ireland.

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This role is ideal for candidates based in Antrim, Tyrone, Belfast, Lisburn, Cookstown, Ballymena, Magherafelt, Derry / Londonderry, Armagh, Portadown, Craigavon, Omagh, Dungannon, Bangor and surrounding areas.

Other similar titles for this role could be Operations Manager, Fabrication Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Factory Manager, Site Manager, Operations Director, Senior Production Manager, Head of Operations, Head of Fabrication, Head of Assembly etc.

Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing)

Belfast (Site-based)

£35,000 - £40,000 + Company Vehicle + Tools Provided + Overtime

Are you a Maintenance Engineer or similar, with an electrical bias and experience in the food and beverage industry, looking to join a growing company that offers the chance to expand your skillset, advance your career, and benefit from a company vehicle and weekend overtime?

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General Manager Timber Manufacturing

Job Title: General Manager Timber Manufacturing

Job reference Number: -24215

Industry Sector: General Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager, Production Manager, Production Line, Manufacturing Manager, Timber Products, Construction Products, Construction, Timber, Carcassing Timber, Pallet and Packaging Material Timber, Canad.

Manufacturing Process Technician opportunities (Shift)

Hours: 41.25 hours per week continental shift pattern

Salary: Competitive

Ref No: HRJOB10019/2

Business Unit: Sciences

Location: Craigavon

Open To: Internal and external Candidates

Please note if you have applied for this position within the past 6 months, we will be unable to accept your application at this time

**CVs will be assessed on an ongoing basis a.