Senior Manufacturing Engineer Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits Location: Hinckley Hours: 37.5 Per Week Pattern: Day Shift | 4.5 Day Working Week Overview We are currently recruiting for an experienced and driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional to play a key role in new product introduction, operational improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic production environment. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations * Drive the successful introduction of new products and programmes into production * Develop and embed improved manufacturing methods to deliver sustainable business benefits * Establish and maintain system policies associated with production lead times * Manage and monitor Work in Progress (WIP) to meet operational requirements * Support manufacturing activities internally and externally as required * Act as a focal point to ensure production and new product activities are completed effectively * Participate in and lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives * Support inventory control strategies including FIFO, WIP reduction, and returnable container systems * Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies * Work collaboratively to achieve company goals and operational objectives * Undertake any additional duties reasonably required by the business Skills Required: * Strong technical knowledge of modern manufacturing methods, machine tools and Exotic materials * Ability to challenge existing processes and drive innovative solutions * Strong CAD/CAM Programming Experience * New Product Introduction (NPI) * Research & Development (R&D) * Experience working within cross-functional teams and engaging with stakeholders at all levels * Strong knowledge of CAD/CAM and manufacturing programming processes * Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive operational adherence and performance * Aerospace or Motorsport industry experience would be advantageous * Proven ability to champion change and implement new working methods Benefits: * Company events * Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Employee mentoring programme * Free parking * Health & wellbeing programme * On-site parking * Referral programme