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Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead

Wolverhampton, GBR💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-25 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineering Team to oversee the day-to-day operations of the machine shop, focusing on process improvement, resource allocation, and technical support for product launches.

Role type

Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead

Builds

Machine shop operations and manufacturing processes

Domain

Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Lean methodologies, Zero Defects, machining practices (Mill/Turn, 5 Axis Milling, Grinding, Gear Cutting, Spark/Wire Eroding, Honing/Lapping), team mentorship, workload resource management, process improvement project leadership, standard time establishment, fixture and tooling review

Preferred skills

BSc in Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering, HNC/HND equivalent

Technologies

3D modeling software

Responsibilities

Manage and mentor the Manufacturing Engineering team, direct work assignments and scheduling, establish and deliver lean processes, support deployment of methods based on 3D models for product launch, establish standard times to minimize waste, support creation and review of gauging and special tooling, provide technical assistance to other departments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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