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ENABLING THE DIGITAL WORLD

Smartphones, computers, networks, self-driving cars, intelligent machines, the latest medical advances, renewable energy – the digital transformation makes our lives easier, safer, and more comfortable.

And we are at the center of it all: The world's leading technology companies manufacture their products with innovative solutions from ASMPT.

Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering

The ASMPT team is looking to immediately fill the following position:

Join us where we’re enabling the digital world to realise the incredible potential, and we’ll support you to realise yours too.

Our technology powers EVERYTHING with a digital component: we produce innovative equipment that enables the world’s biggest names in electronics to bring their technology to market. We also enjoy a forward-thinking environment where continuous investment powers opportunities to work on exciting new projects on a global scale.

While we have offices – and career opportunities - around the world, the real magic happens at our Product Innovation Centre in Weymouth, where our people are quietly but confidently working to enable and evolve digitisation on a global scale.

They enjoy challenge and opportunity in equal measure, sharpen their skills and knowledge, be exposed to multiple disciplines, and experiment at the cutting edge. The teams get to do it all in an environment where we put people first, are collaborative and friendly, and everyone enjoys living and working in a location that offers the best of city, country, and coast.

We think you will like it too.

The Role

The role of Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering is to lead Manufacturing Engineering with both strategic vision and hands-on execution. You’ll ensure machines and sub-assemblies are built to the highest quality, on time, and to specification.
Own the introduction of new products, processes, tooling, and tests, while quickly resolving manufacturing challenges.

Drive seamless product transfers across sites and partner with global engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure readiness, capability, and continuous improvement. Deliver strong day-to-day leadership with clear reporting on performance, risks, and results.

You will

• Define and execute the long-term manufacturing engineering strategy to support global business growth.

• Influence global manufacturing direction through collaboration with senior leaders across UK and Asia operations.

• Establish and govern engineering standards, processes, and best practices across the organisation.

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering department from product design through to volume manufacture.

• Drive productivity improvement, cost reduction, and process optimisation using Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Find solutions to mitigate material related production disruptions.

• Oversee development of the Test Engineering function, ensuring delivery of robust test strategies and solutions for global production.

• Ensure tooling, equipment, and manufacturing assets are designed, procured, and deployed on time and within budget.

• Ensure work instructions for all series produced products are drafted and released to Production and maintained accordingly.

• Maintain 6S across all engineering and production support areas.

• Build a high performing engaged Manufacturing Engineering organisation with clear roles, accountabilities, and development pathway through coaching, mentoring, and structured development pathways.

• Ensure effective communication across global teams, enabling alignment and shared ownership of objectives.

• Act as the senior engineering interface with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D and Global Operations.

• Represent Manufacturing Engineering in global programme reviews, operational planning, and strategic decision-making forums.

• Single point accountability for Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering alignment between Weymouth and Malaysia.

• Own the Manufacturing Engineering budget, including headcount, operational expenditure, and business travel.

• Manage capital investment planning for manufacturing and production equipment.

• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact cost, quality, or delivery performance.

About You

You’re a driven engineering leader with a strong track record in delivering complex manufacturing projects. With a solid engineering background, you bring expertise in machining, fabrication, and electro-mechanical assembly.

A strong people manager, you build and lead high-performing teams, creating a culture of accountability, quality, and results. You’re a confident communicator, comfortable working across global teams and stakeholders, with a practical, problem-solving mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.

You Will / Have:

• A qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering (MSc, BSc, HND or equivalent)

• Demonstrated success in managing and delivering complex, cross‑functional engineering projects.

• Strong understanding of modern manufacturing methods including machining, fabrication, and electro‑mechanical assembly.

• Competence in NX or 3D CAD/CAE.

• Excellent communication skills across diverse cultural and technical groups.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma/DMAIC.

• Understanding of mouldings, castings, and extrusions.

• Experience with 3D printing technologies.

• Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams.

• Flexibility to travel to other ASMPT and Supplier sites when needed.

What We Will Offer You

We believe our people deserve to feel supported, valued and empowered, both inside and outside of work. That’s why we provide a comprehensive package of wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits, including:

• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling.

• Training on the systems, tools & processes to be effective in the role.
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including a health cash plan, virtual GP, eye tests and more.

• Financial peace of mind through life assurance, pension support and savings options.

• A wide range of salary sacrifice benefits, including a local gym membership, cycle scheme, will writing services and more.

• Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave for parents.

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, so you can take the time you need to recharge.

• A welcoming culture with plenty of social events and groups to help you connect, relax and have fun with colleagues.

Apply online now We are looking forward to your compelling application!
JobID: 1386
ASMPT SMT UK Limited | Granby Industrial Estate 11 Albany Rd | Weymouth UK

asmpt.com | smt.asmpt.com

Largest hardware
and software
supplier for the
electronics industry
2,000 high-tech
patents
12,000
employees from many
different cultures
Annual group sales:
US$ 2.49 billion
Active in over
30 countries