Senior Manufacturing Engineer
CV-LibraryBD17, Shipley, BradfordpermanentPosted: 2 July 2026
Apply NowJoin one of the world's most technically respected names in the design and manufacture of specialist industrial machinery - a business with decades of engineering heritage, a global customer base, and facilities in West Yorkshire, the USA and Asia. With a reputation built on precision engineering and continuous innovation, this is a company where skilled engineers do their best work.
As Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will take a lead role in developing and improving manufacturing processes across the operational areas. You will design new systems and equipment, drive new product introduction, and coach a team of Manufacturing Engineers - all while working cross-functionally across production, CI, maintenance and R&D.
This is a senior, influential role for an engineer who combines strong technical capability with the commercial awareness to manage budgets and lead from the front.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Circa £47,000
Annual Bonus: Up to 15% management incentive bonus - £7050 per annum
Healthcare: Health Cash Plan + BUPA Health Insurance
Annual Leave: 33 days
Pension: Enhanced Pension Scheme
Working Hours: Flexible start and finish times
Location: Shipley (occasional travel to Leeds site)
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading, coaching and developing the Manufacturing Engineering team, including setting and reviewing objectives aligned to operational goals
* Designing new systems, equipment and processes to support new product introduction across all operational areas
* Working cross-functionally from initial product conception through to full industrialisation and production
* Supporting Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) development meetings
* Leading the review and tender stages for new capital equipment -defining technical specifications and working with Purchasing to secure the best outcome
* Developing and maintaining PFMEA documentation, updating as processes change
* Managing budgets and maintaining financial and statistical records in collaboration with Finance
* Liaising with R&D to ensure new products are production-ready with the correct equipment and processes in place
* Evaluating and improving manufacturing processes with a focus on quality, efficiency and speed
* Championing change management and embracing SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) across all projects
What We're Looking For
Qualifications & Knowledge
* Degree in Manufacturing Engineering (essential); other engineering degrees will be considered
* Understanding of metalworking processes and assembly operations
* Working knowledge of Engineering and Manufacturing BOMs (eBOM/mBOM)
* Understanding of no fault forward by design principles
* Six Sigma training desirable but not essential
Experience
* Proven experience in a manufacturing environment covering discrete part manufacture and assembly operations
* Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or in a senior engineering role
* Experience in project management and cross-functional working
Skills & Attributes
* Proficient in CAD (2D and 3D) — AutoCAD and Siemens NX preferred
* Strong project management and problem-solving skills
* Technical capacity combined with strategic thinking
* Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all levels
* Strong time management across concurrent projects
* Collaborative team player with the drive to deliver results
How to Apply
To apply or find out more, please get in touch with Jess Heywood at Cubed Talent - (phone number removed). We would love to hear from experienced engineering professionals ready for their next challenge
As Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will take a lead role in developing and improving manufacturing processes across the operational areas. You will design new systems and equipment, drive new product introduction, and coach a team of Manufacturing Engineers - all while working cross-functionally across production, CI, maintenance and R&D.
This is a senior, influential role for an engineer who combines strong technical capability with the commercial awareness to manage budgets and lead from the front.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Circa £47,000
Annual Bonus: Up to 15% management incentive bonus - £7050 per annum
Healthcare: Health Cash Plan + BUPA Health Insurance
Annual Leave: 33 days
Pension: Enhanced Pension Scheme
Working Hours: Flexible start and finish times
Location: Shipley (occasional travel to Leeds site)
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading, coaching and developing the Manufacturing Engineering team, including setting and reviewing objectives aligned to operational goals
* Designing new systems, equipment and processes to support new product introduction across all operational areas
* Working cross-functionally from initial product conception through to full industrialisation and production
* Supporting Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) development meetings
* Leading the review and tender stages for new capital equipment -defining technical specifications and working with Purchasing to secure the best outcome
* Developing and maintaining PFMEA documentation, updating as processes change
* Managing budgets and maintaining financial and statistical records in collaboration with Finance
* Liaising with R&D to ensure new products are production-ready with the correct equipment and processes in place
* Evaluating and improving manufacturing processes with a focus on quality, efficiency and speed
* Championing change management and embracing SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) across all projects
What We're Looking For
Qualifications & Knowledge
* Degree in Manufacturing Engineering (essential); other engineering degrees will be considered
* Understanding of metalworking processes and assembly operations
* Working knowledge of Engineering and Manufacturing BOMs (eBOM/mBOM)
* Understanding of no fault forward by design principles
* Six Sigma training desirable but not essential
Experience
* Proven experience in a manufacturing environment covering discrete part manufacture and assembly operations
* Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or in a senior engineering role
* Experience in project management and cross-functional working
Skills & Attributes
* Proficient in CAD (2D and 3D) — AutoCAD and Siemens NX preferred
* Strong project management and problem-solving skills
* Technical capacity combined with strategic thinking
* Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all levels
* Strong time management across concurrent projects
* Collaborative team player with the drive to deliver results
How to Apply
To apply or find out more, please get in touch with Jess Heywood at Cubed Talent - (phone number removed). We would love to hear from experienced engineering professionals ready for their next challenge