Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Owen Daniels
Apply for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

Are you an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for Continuous Improvement? Do you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoy leading teams to reduce waste, improve processes, and drive efficiency?

If so, a rapidly growing manufacturing business in Nottingham is looking to bring on board a Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader to support and develop their expanding engineering function. You will take a senior, hands-on leadership role within the Manufacturing Engineering function, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence across the site.

Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader

Permanent Position

ASAP Start – Mostly Site-Based

08:00 – 16:15 Monday–Friday

Nottingham

Manufacturing Engineer Team Leader

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading and developing a team of Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Engineers.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, scrap, and manufacturing costs.
  • Improving manufacturing processes and procedures using Lean and CI methodologies.
  • Providing senior engineering support across plant operations, including NPI and PI activity where required.
  • Supporting the business’ drive toward zero defects through data-driven performance improvement.

Manufacturing Engineer Team Leader

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications:

  • Degree-qualified Engineer (essential).
  • Proven experience in a senior or lead Manufacturing Engineering role.
  • Strong Continuous Improvement background (Lean / Six Sigma experience preferred).
  • Experience within structured manufacturing environments such as automotive, aerospace, or rail.
  • Confident people leader with strong organisational and communication skills.

Manufacturing Engineer Team Leader

Company Benefits

  • Performance-related bonus scheme (paid quarterly).
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with long service.
  • Pension scheme (auto-enrolment).
  • Hybrid working policy: 3 days working from home every fortnight.
  • Clean, modern manufacturing environment.
  • Opportunity to lead and shape a growing engineering function.
  • Long-term career progression within a rapidly expanding business.

If you are interested, contact me on rachel.l@owendaniels.co.uk

Posted: April 16th, 2026