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Manufacturing Lead Engineer

3 months ago

Seascale, Cumbria, United Kingdom Sellafield Ltd Full time £55,587

Join Our Team Starting Salary:
£55,587 with the opportunity to earn £59,987 Further salary progression available subject to performance in role Bonus: Up to 15% base salary per annum based on achievement of Company targets and personal performance. Sellafield, West Cumbria or Risley, Warrington


We are looking for Lead Engineers Manufacturing and Metrology SME to lead the implementation of the Manufacturing Products Organisation (MPO) strategy, ensuring efficient manufacturing and assembly of nuclear waste containers to meet quality and schedule requirements at scale.

Some line management of Manufacturing Engineers may be required.

Leads a team of Manufacturing Engineers who are the primary point of contact for Manufacturing aspects of the MPOs Portfolio of Products, acting as a deputy to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager as required.


  • Serve as the primary representative of the Manufacturing Production Organisation (MPO), collaborating with manufacturers and interfacing with internal teams and external regulatory bodies to enhance and sustain processes.
  • Offering technical guidance and assistance across the MPOs Portfolio of Products, addressing complex manufacturing challenges
  • Ensure supplier capability aligns with our metrology standards, conducting Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies, audits, and other necessary assessments.
  • Cultivate a skilled metrology resource pool within the organisation to support the realisation of our business strategy, including the delivery of metrology workshops, training sessions, and mentorship programs. Staying abreast of advancements and alterations in metrology standards, best practices, and emerging technologies through networking and continuous training initiatives. Identifying training needs and promoting best practices within the Manufacturing Engineering team.
  • Serve as the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) coordinator, guiding products through the Sellafield New Product Introduction (NPI) process to consistently meet specifications.
  • Manage manufacturing process Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and contribute to supplier evaluation for tenders.
Higher level qualification in a relevant metrology discipline or demonstrable experience in the field.

  • Demonstrable expertise in Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC), with a track record of practical application.
  • Familiarity with operating within a Quality Management System, ensuring adherence to standards.
  • Knowledge and experience of delivering NPI programs and the five core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC) to deliver product development projects from concept to full production.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience of a variety of manufacturing processes, preferably in regulated industries, e.g. nuclear, chemical, aerospace, oil & gas, etc.
  • Demonstrable experience of leading continuous improvements and root cause analysis, using recognised tools, e.g., European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in a manufacturing role of upskilling internal and external resource capability.
  • Demonstrable evidence of developing and improving a manufacturing organisation e.g. setting the standards, introducing industry best practice, challenging the norm etc.
Higher level qualification in a relevant metrology discipline or demonstrable experience in the field.

  • Demonstrable expertise in Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC), with a track record of practical application.
  • Demonstrable experience of leading continuous improvements and root cause analysis, using recognised tools, e.g., Extensive knowledge and experience of a variety of manufacturing processes, preferably in regulated industries, e.g. nuclear, chemical, aerospace, oil & gas, etc.


Knowledge and experience of delivering NPI programs and the five core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC) to deliver product development projects from concept to full production.


  • Experience in a manufacturing role of upskilling internal and external resource capability.
  • Demonstrable evidence of developing and improving a manufacturing organisation e.g. setting the standards, introducing industry best practice, challenging the norm etc.
Seventy-five years ago, we helped to create the nation's nuclear deterrent. Today, we're using our unrivalled knowledge of nuclear to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.

In cleaning up the birthplace of the UK's nuclear industry, we are once again generating growth and employment in West Cumbria, the North West of England and beyond.

Our 11,000 strong workforce is joined by more than 40,000 people from the best of the best in the nuclear supply chain, from small Cumbrian businesses to global market leaders.

We need this diversity of thinking, of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.


With 100 years of work in front of us, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling you to feel inspired in your role.

Making sure our employees feel supported is important to us.

Therefore, to help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we also offer a range of employee benefits:

  • An attractive defined contribution pension scheme - the company will match up to 13.You will be eligible to take part in an Annual Incentive Scheme, which provides a bonus payment up to 15% base salary per annum based on achievement of Company targets and personal performance rating as discussed with line management.
  • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays. The ability to carry over 10 days annual leave each financial year.
  • Paid Sick Leave.
  • Family Friendly Policies - Visit our Rewards & Benefits page to read more.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Learning & Development Opportunities removed)/work-with-us/learning-and-development/
  • Reward & Recognition Policies.
  • Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme.
  • MyDiscounts - Employee Savings & Discounts.
  • Please regularly check your Spam/Junk folders for news about this vacancy, correspondence could contain invitations to interview and other important updates. Sellafield Ltd are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3). Disability Confident employers offer an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. Whilst completing your application form, you will be able to indicate if you wish to be considered under the disability confident scheme.