Senior Cell Manufacturing Engineer Horsham

Ceres Power Holdings; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy technology firm in Horsham seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes. You will champion Lean and Six Sigma principles, lead process improvement initiatives, and mentor engineers. The role requires a degree in Chemical, Process, or Manufacturing Engineering, along with several years of proven experience. Join a team dedicated to powering a sustainable tomorrow.

Qualifications

• Several years’ proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
• Ideally industrial process expertise in heat treatment, deposition techniques, laser ablation, or ceramics processing.
• A passion for innovation and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Champion Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve efficiency and quality.
• Lead process development and optimisation.
• Support technology transfer activities including documentation and training.
• Apply SPC frameworks and manage risk assessments.
• Guide others in resolving complex issues.

Skills

Lean principles

Six Sigma principles

Creative thinking

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Chemical, Process or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Value stream mapping

Cycle time analysis

SPC frameworks

Job description

Ceres Power is a global leader in solid oxide technology, driving the clean energy revolution. Our steel-supported fuel cell and electrolyser technology gives partners a decade of development advantage—accelerating innovation in power generation, green hydrogen, and distributed power solutions for data centre's. Trusted by some of the world’s most progressive companies, our proven designs deliver efficient, low-cost solutions backed by over 5 million test hours. At Ceres, innovation is in our DNA. Join us and be part of a world-class team making a positive impact on the planet.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll act as a subject matter expert in manufacturing processes, driving strategic improvements and operational excellence across cell production. You’ll mentor engineers, work closely with cross-functional teams, and influence best practices both internally and with external partners to optimise performance, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.

What you’ll be doing:

• Champion Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve efficiency and quality
• Lead process development and optimisation using tools like value stream mapping and cycle time analysis
• Support technology transfer activities including FAT, documentation, training, and partner engagement
• Apply SPC frameworks (control charts, Cp/Cpk, gauge R&R) and manage risk assessments (PFMEA, DFM/A, DRBFM)
• Guide others in resolving complex issues and serve as an advisor on manufacturing strategies

What you’ll bring:

• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Chemical, Process or Manufacturing Engineering
• Several years’ proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
• Ideally industrial process expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Heat treatment
  • Deposition techniques (screen printing)
  • Laser ablation or welding
  • Ceramics processing
• Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and mentoring

If you’re ready to take ownership of high-impact projects and bring your expertise to a company with purpose, apply today and help us power a sustainable tomorrow.