Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Electromechanical Manufacturing

Location: Bristol

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are working with a leading electromechanical manufacturing company based in Bristol to recruit a Senior Manufacturing Engineer . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a forward-thinking organisation at a time of continued growth and investment.

As Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement across production processes, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring that manufacturing systems deliver high quality, efficient, and cost-effective output.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives across assembly, test, and manufacturing areas.
• Support the introduction of new products and technologies into production.
• Develop, validate, and optimise manufacturing methods, tooling, and equipment.
• Work closely with design, quality, and operations teams to resolve technical issues.
• Create and maintain process documentation including work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency (Lean / Six Sigma).
• Support the training and development of production staff in new methods and equipment.

About You

• Degree or HND in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering role, ideally within electromechanical or precision assembly environments.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Hands-on experience with process validation, PFMEA, and production documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and influence across multidisciplinary teams.

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