Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer

I'm working on a retained search for a consulting business hiring Lead level Manufacturing ConsultantsThese roles suit high-calibre process, manufacturing, and industrial engineering professionals who have built strong foundations in steady-state, commercial manufacturing environments and want to step into a faster-paced consulting career.You will lead improvement work across client manufacturing operations, solving complex process and performance challenges tied to yield, throughput, capacity, waste, scrap, cycle time, and operating efficiencyThey are particularly interested in engineers who have delivered measurable improvement in mature, stable manufacturing settings, where performance gains are typically harder won and where strong process discipline, analytical capability, and operational judgement really matter.What they are looking for:Around 6+ years' experience in process improvement, manufacturing engineering, operations improvement, or similarBackground in process-heavy, steady-state manufacturing environmentsDegree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial EngineeringStrong grounding in core engineering, maths, physics, and science principlesAbility to lead workstreams, solve problems quickly, and build credibility on client sitesWillingness to travel 4 days per week - This is a non negotiable - 4 days on clients siteWhy these roles stand out:Genuine career accelerator over the next 2 to 3 yearsEarly responsibility and exposure to senior client stakeholdersOpportunity to build technical and commercial credibility quicklyBroad project exposure across multiple manufacturing environmentsClear route toward faster progression for the right peopleThis will suit engineers who want more scope, more pace, and more variety than a single-site role can offer. The travel is significant and expectations are high, but for the right person it is a strong platform to accelerate their career.Interested? Message me directly for more detail.

Created: 2026-05-09