Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Location:-Clevedon, North Somerset
Salary:-Up to -60,000 per annum + Bonus
Job Type:-Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern:-On-site


Benefits & Package

Package includes:

• Up to 7.5% annual bonus
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Wellbeing programme
• Discounted gym memberships
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking & subsidised canteen

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced-Lead Project Manufacturing Engineer-to lead the delivery of manufacturing projects across New Product Introduction (NPI), sustaining engineering, Engineer-to-Order (ETO), and distributed manufacturing.

Leading a team of Project Manufacturing Engineers, you''ll ensure manufacturing solutions are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time while driving Manufacturing Readiness, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the business.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Project Manufacturing Engineers.
• Manage the manufacturing project portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Own and improve the Manufacturing Readiness Review (MRR) process.
• Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks before products enter production.
• Work closely with Design Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Project teams to deliver successful manufacturing solutions.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the department.
• Develop team processes, documentation, KPIs, and visual management systems.
• Manage project expenditure and support governance and audit activities.

About You

We''re looking for an experienced Manufacturing or Project Engineering leader with a strong background in delivering engineering projects within a manufacturing environment.

You''ll ideally have:
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• Proven experience leading manufacturing engineering or project engineering teams.
• Experience delivering NPI, sustaining engineering, ETO, or manufacturing improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrialisation, and production readiness.
• Experience managing KPIs, business plans, and engineering resources.
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing tools such as Kaizen, Standard Work, PFMEA, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, and TPM.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic assemblies.
• Experience using ERP systems and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with a passion for developing people and driving continuous improvement.

Location

This is an-on-site role based in Clevedon, North Somerset, leading a Project Manufacturing Engineering team while working closely with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and Project teams.


How to Apply

Click-Apply-to submit your CV for consideration.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact-Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.