Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Fortress Recruit is supporting a Defence engineering and manufacturing organisation with the recruitment of a Lead Manufacturing Engineer.

This is a senior technical role supporting the production engineering function, with responsibility for developing and improving manufacturing processes, providing production support and driving continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the production engineering team and mentoring junior engineers
• Developing and improving manufacturing processes
• Providing technical support to production and resolving manufacturing issues
• Working with Design Engineering on DFM and new product introduction
• Developing tooling, work holding and fixture solutions
• Driving continuous improvement and Six Sigma activity
• Supporting new machinery and equipment projects, including CAPEX and commissioning
• Working with subcontractors and internal teams to achieve quality and delivery targets
• Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, BoMs and routings

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification desirable, although relevant experience will be considered
• Strong manufacturing engineering experience, ideally 10+ years
• A machining or apprentice trained background
• Experience within a precision manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of CNC machining, tooling and modern manufacturing methods
• Experience with engineering drawings, tolerances, work holding and fixture design
• CAD experience, ideally Solid Edge or a similar system
• Experience of continuous improvement and Six Sigma
• Experience with complex materials such as super alloys, castings or composites would be advantageous
• CNC programming, SAP or ERP/MRP experience would also be beneficial
• Strong communication, problem solving and influencing skills
• Eligibility to gain SC clearance (5 years UK residency without visa or sponsorship requirement)

This is a senior, hands on manufacturing engineering position within a busy production environment, where flexibility will be required to support business needs and meet demanding delivery deadlines.

This is a full time, permanent position based onsite in Portsmouth, offering a salary of £50-53K DoE, 8% bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

For a confidential conversation or to request a full job description, please get in touch with a copy of your up to date CV.