Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Zenoot Ltd; Stokesley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in Stokesley is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead and develop a team of engineers. This role involves driving innovation, ensuring manufacturing excellence, and supporting product introductions while adhering to industry standards. The ideal candidate should have experience in manufacturing and a passion for coaching high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams of engineers.
• Background in manufacturing, defense, or aerospace is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in New Product Introduction and APQP.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians.
• Drive best practices in manufacturing engineering for new and legacy projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Process improvement

Technical expertise

Job description

Recruiter: Theo James
Location: Stokesley
Salary: £50,000 - £58,000
Application date: 23rd Oct 2025

Overview

As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be a key member of the Operations Management Team. Leading and developing a talented group of engineers and technicians, you will drive technical capability, process improvement, and innovation across both new product introduction and legacy product support. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, forward-thinking leader with a passion for coaching and developing high-performing teams. We are a growing and ambitious organisation supplying cutting-edge technology to the defense sector. With an innovative product range and a strong focus on technical excellence, we are on an exciting growth journey. Backed by a visionary leadership team, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our people are at the heart of what we do. We invest in training, development, and progression opportunities, empowering individuals to thrive in their careers while making a real impact in an industry that is constantly evolving. If you are a senior engineer who can demonstrate coaching/ mentoring, we also want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians to deliver engineering excellence.
• Drive best practice in manufacturing engineering across legacy and new product introduction projects.
• Champion Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and ensure smooth NPI handovers.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve manufacturing challenges and support business development bids.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Manage departmental budgets, identify new technologies, and implement improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to proactively drive performance and results.

Skills and Experience Required

• Able to demonstrate leadership and work with engineers and technicians.
• Experience within manufacturing, defense or aerospace is very desirable.
• Experience in New Product Introduction and APQP.