About this role
We are looking for a talented Senior Global Manufacturing Engineer - Capital & Manufacturing Excellence to join our team in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Lead global manufacturing engineering initiatives that strengthen manufacturing capability, capacity, and operational excellence across the manufacturing network.
- Serve as the Supply Chain Capital Lead, providing strategic oversight and guidance for manufacturing investments, capital planning, and project execution.
- Partner with business and functional leaders to identify short- and long-term manufacturing needs and translate them into effective capital and capacity strategies.
- Lead the evaluation, prioritization, planning, and execution of complex capital and manufacturing projects, balancing scope, schedule, resources, risk, and budget.
- Develop and drive standardized, scalable manufacturing solutions that support business growth while improving safety, quality, operational performance, and financial outcomes.
- Influence and guide regional Manufacturing Engineering and cross-functional teams without direct authority, building alignment around priorities, solutions, and successful project delivery.
- Identify and address project risks and challenges, leveraging cross-functional expertise and structured change management approaches to support successful implementation.
- Monitor project performance and success measures, providing technical expertise, coaching, and guidance to strengthen project execution and manufacturing excellence globally.
Education/ Experience:
- College, university, or equivalent degree required, preferably in engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline.
- Significant relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, capital project management, manufacturing excellence, or a related technical environment required.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct reporting authority.
- Experience working across regional or global manufacturing environments and supporting significant capital and capacity initiatives is highly valuable.