Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer Location: Consett Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 per annum (dependant on experience) Hours of work: Days- (Monday - Thursday) 8am 5pm and Friday 8am 1pm Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer looking to join one of the largest independent global manufacturers in the UK. Specialising in a wide range of aerospace production capabilities. Located in Consett, dedicated to precision manufacturing, treatments, NDT, and repairs of metallic aerospace parts and finished components. We are seeking a senior manufacturing engineer who will deliver excellent asset optimisation for manufacturing processes within your area, a key member of the team you will ensure combined integration of manufacture engineering, Health, Safety and Quality standards. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Develop and support best practices including FMEA (Failure Mode Effect Analysis) studies, value stream mapping, SPC (Statistical Process Control) and SOP Standard Operating Procedures. Improve processes to reduce non value added activity while ensuring safety and product quality. Evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, cost, and quality Streamline workflows to minimise waste and enhance process efficiency. Production Analysis: Assess machining, workbench, and paint processes to drive improvements. Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilise metrics and da