Lead Manufacturing Engineer in Havant, Hampshire

Fortress Recruit is supporting a global 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

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 competitive salary, 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.