Senior Cell Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Cell Manufacturing Engineer Clean Energy Technology
Salary: up to £55,000
Location: Horsham

This Senior Cell Manufacturing Engineer role offers the opportunity to play a key part in advanced manufacturing within the clean energy sector. As a Senior Cell Manufacturing Engineer, you will act as a subject matter expert across cell production, driving process improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement in a high-technology environment.

The Senior Cell Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners, supporting technology transfer and embedding best-practice manufacturing methodologies. This is a hands-on, influential position suited to an experienced Manufacturing Engineer ready to step into a more strategic and mentoring-focused role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency, yield, and quality
• Drive process development and optimisation using value stream mapping, cycle time analysis, and data-led decision making
• Support technology transfer activities including FAT, documentation, training, and partner engagement
• Apply SPC tools (control charts, Cp/Cpk, gauge R&R) and manage risk using PFMEA, DFM/A, and DRBFM
• Act as a technical advisor, mentoring engineers and supporting resolution of complex manufacturing issues

Who You Are:

• Degree-qualified (BEng or MEng) in Chemical, Process, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Several years experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role within a regulated or high-technology environment
• Industrial process expertise in one or more of the following:
• Heat treatment
• Deposition techniques (e.g. screen printing)
• Laser ablation or welding
• Ceramics processing
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and passion for continuous improvement

This Senior Cell Manufacturing Engineer position suits candidates who want technical ownership, influence over manufacturing strategy, and the chance to contribute to meaningful clean energy innovation.

TPA Recruit is a specialist recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client to source and assess suitable candidates for this position. All applications will be reviewed and processed by our team, who will liaise directly with shortlisted individuals throughout the hiring process