Senior Manufacturing Engineer in S72, Grimethorpe, Barnsley

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A leading manufacturing business in Barnsley is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to take a hands-on leadership role in driving production efficiency, process improvements, and product quality. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys making a tangible impact.



What You’ll Be Doing:



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Optimising manufacturing processes and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce waste.



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Leading new product introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to production.



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Analysing production data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing improvements.



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Working closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and quality to solve production issues.



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Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and best practice guidelines.



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Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and 5S principles.



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Coaching and mentoring junior engineers and production staff to improve skills and performance.



Who You Are:

You will be a proactive and technically confident professional with a proven track record in manufacturing engineering. You thrive on solving complex production challenges, improving processes, and working collaboratively with diverse teams.



Essential Skills and Experience:



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Significant experience in manufacturing engineering or production management.



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Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process optimisation, and root cause analysis.



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Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI).



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Excellent leadership and communication skills, able to influence and motivate teams.



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Comfortable analysing production data and implementing practical solutions.



Desirable Skills:



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Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline.



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Experience in high-volume, automotive, or precision manufacturing.



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Familiarity with ISO 9001 and continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma.



This role offers the chance to take a strategic and hands-on approach to manufacturing, leading improvements that directly impact performance, quality, and business growth

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