Manufacturing Engineer - Senior

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer – Senior to join our team specialising in Manufacturing for our Manufacturing Engineering department in Darlington, United Kingdom.

This role is not hybrid. It will be site-based at our Cummins Darlington Engine Plant.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways

• Safety: Create and maintain a safe working environment for all areas of the assembly line. Adhere to and promote site safety rules. Set an example to the rest of the team.

• Lead Team Development: Manage, support and develop team members, identify skills gaps and training needs. Perform regular 1-to-1 meetings with team members. Manage team holidays and shift working strategy

• Lead manufacturing projects: Drive end‑to‑end delivery of process and equipment changes that directly support safety, quality, and production goals.

• Improve manufacturing processes: Own the manufacturing process and the PFMEA documents. Apply advanced manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance across key operations.

• Implement continuous improvement: Use recognised CI tools to reduce waste, improve flow, and strengthen standard work.

• Shape manufacturing standards: Develop, refine, and embed manufacturing standards, methods, and documentation across the site.

• Influence key stakeholders: Communicate effectively with leaders, cross‑functional teams, and external partners to drive alignment and progress.

• Design ergonomic workstations: Create safe, efficient, and ergonomic work environments that support operator wellbeing and productivity.

• Solve complex problems: Use structured problem‑solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement robust corrective actions.

• Develop tooling and fixtures: Select and design effective tooling solutions that ensure product quality and process stability.

• Change Management: Embrace and adhere to the change management process. Execute changes with minimal disruption.