Senior Manufacturing Engineer
jci· JLT Johnson Controls BE UK Limited
About this role
What You Will Do
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead projects and initiatives to resolve key manufacturing and process issues and achieve site goals and objectives. You will oversee the Manufacturing Engineering and Tooling Design teams, developing effective engineering systems, processes and procedures while supporting production in key operational areas. The role will also drive CAPEX projects, automation initiatives and continuous improvement activities to improve productivity, quality, delivery and cost performance.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee referral scheme
- Employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounts on Johnson Controls products
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- A supportive, collaborative and safety-focused culture
How You Will Do It
- Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team.
- Support Production and Quality teams with problem-solving and root-cause analysis activities.
- Prioritise team activities based on business needs and operational benefit.
- Support strategic decision-making and implementation of key initiatives.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Kaizen projects.
- Identify, evaluate and deliver CAPEX improvement projects.
- Improve process lead times through automation and manufacturing process optimisation.
- Support NPI activities including PFMEA, Control Plans and PPAP.
- Identify skills and capability gaps within the engineering team.
- Monitor and communicate departmental KPIs, engineering activities and project progress.
- Ensure site health and safety goals are achieved.
- Manage departmental budgets and provide technical support and training to production teams.
What We Are Looking For
Required
- HND/HNC or NVQ Level 4 in Manufacturing Engineering.
- Lean/Six Sigma knowledge with experience delivering Kaizen and continuous improvement projects.
- Demonstrable knowledge of manufacturing processes and improvement techniques.
- Experience in quality assurance and capacity planning.
- Budget management experience.
- Strong problem-solving, leadership and communication skills.
- Computer literacy including Minitab, Excel and Access.
- Experience within high-volume manufacturing environments.
Beneficial
- Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Lean/Six Sigma Blue Belt or Black Belt.
- Automation experience.
- Manufacturing excellence programmes.
- Manufacturing process modelling or simulation.
- CNC machining experience.
- Press tool or injection tooling design and manufacture.
- High-pressure die casting experience.
- Presentation skills and a proven track record of delivering results
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at jci located?
This Senior Manufacturing Engineer role at jci is based in Stockport-Cheshire-United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Manufacturing Engineer role at jci full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer role in the JLT Johnson Controls BE UK Limited department at jci.
Which team or department does the Senior Manufacturing Engineer at jci belong to?
This Senior Manufacturing Engineer position is part of the JLT Johnson Controls BE UK Limited department at jci. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at jci?
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When was the Senior Manufacturing Engineer job at jci posted?
This Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at jci was posted on Sep 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
jci
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