Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor (F/M/D)

Overview

In this leadership role you guide a small team of Manufacturing & Prove Out Engineers across Machining, Plating, and Moulding to drive improvements and deliver quality. You act as a deputy to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, maintaining momentum and direction. You support NPI and existing production, optimise set times and output, and ensure safe, cost-effective practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to meet KPI targets and enable smooth product introductions.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team to support Machining, Plating, 2nd Operations, Welding, and Moulding in Hastings
• Drive continuous improvements to reduce CoPQ and increase efficiency in Primary areas
• Define and document best practices; train teams for repeatable, high-quality production and NPI
• Provide technical solutions to daily production challenges and support KPI attainment
• Document tooling, work holding, and gauging requirements for new products in routings and specifications
• Maintain routed times, work centers, and costed batch sizes in SAP to ensure accurate costing
• Monitor and apply technical developments in manufacturing methods
• Ensure health and safety compliance with procedures and legislation
• Onboard new team members with training plans and monitor progress
• Manage team performance at group and individual levels
• Deputise for Manufacturing Engineering Manager as required
• Carry out other duties as directed by the business

Key requirements

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or Degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in CNC Machining, Plating, Welding or Moulding is desirable
• Supervisory or team-lead experience required
• Strong SAP experience; computer literate
• Experience with quality tools: PFMEA, control plans, quality inspection plans
• Ability to identify and develop new or improved manufacturing processes
• Proactive problem-solving using 5 Whys, fishbone, and 8D reports
• Continuous improvement focus including SMED, 5S+1, flow, material replenishment, and standards of work
• Ability to work independently and creatively; drive results in a fast-paced environment

• leadership and people-management
• initiative and creativity
• problem-solving under pressure
• SAP (extensive experience)
• CNC Machining
• Plating

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