Manufacturing Engineering Manager
| Company: | Analox Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £57,000 - £65,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Stokesley, TS9 5PT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job Description and Person Specification
Reports To:
Operations Director
Department:
Operations
Line Management Responsibility
Management of staff
Hours of work
Full-time
Background
Analox is a well established global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of complex gas sensing products and
systems. Our equipment is used across a diverse range of markets and applications such as submarines, space, beverage and deep sea
diving. We have 116 people across our two sites in North Yorkshire, UK and California, USA, and are currently pursuing expansion
plans into France.
Analox is known for its positive and supportive work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and collaboration. We are a
world leading provider of gas monitoring solutions, providing employees with an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in
ever-changing environments and make an impact in growing industries.
We truly believe that our people are what makes Analox great. We invest heavily in employee training and development and provide
opportunities for career advancement, helping team members to excel and thrive in their chosen path.
Analox has a diverse and talented team of employees who work together to drive success, providing a dynamic and collaborative work
environment, if you would like to be a part of this please look at our current vacancies below.
Overall Purpose of the Role
As a key member of the Operations Management Team, the Manufacturing Engineering manager will lead and develop a team of 8
Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians to deliver comprehensive engineering support across legacy products, new product
introduction, and broader business needs. Fostering a culture of technical excellence, compliance and innovation while maintaining
the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency to support the company's strategic objectives and growth ambitions.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a high-performing team of Manufacturing Engineers (Production Support & New Product Introduction) through
effective coaching and mentoring. Build technical capabilities and career progression while fostering a collaborative and
innovative working environment.
* Provide technical expertise and Manufacturing Engineering best practices to resolve manufacturing challenges and deliver
training to the manufacturing team across standard products, legacy products and processes.
* Deliver robust Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and manufacturing engineering best practices throughout the New Product
Introduction (NPI) process, working alongside the Design and Project teams. Ensure project deadlines, cost and quality
requirements are met.
* Ensure functional and documented training is delivered to the manufacturing team to achieve successful NPI handovers.
* Support new business development by providing technical expertise for bids, estimates, and proposals for larger contracts.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, industry standards, and manufacturing process procedures/special processes
mandated by key customers including BAE Systems.
* Collaborate across the Operations team and wider business providing technical expertise to achieve best practice and deliver
departmental level objectives. Support customer visits and supplier visits when required.
* Own and manage departmental budgets, identifying and implementing new equipment and technologies in line with business
strategy.
* Develop and maintain departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to proactively drive improvement across the department.
* Support servicing, factory acceptance testing and customer commissioning across the business.
Health and Safety
Proactively promote a culture of safety by taking ownership and encouraging others to do the same. Lead by example by consistently
adhering to and championing safety practices and policies. Support 5S initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards.
Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses as needed to ensure a safe and organized work
environment.
Equality and Diversity
Analox are committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy which affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment and
opportunity in employment irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or
maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour
to their behaviour to other employees and service users.
Analox Values
At Analox, our values, Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Pride, Integrity, and Boldness, are at the heart of
everything we do, guiding how we work together, innovate, and serve our customers.
Job Title Person Specification
If you have a disability and have any special requirements that impact on your ability to meet any of the essential criteria
please contact a member of the HR team.
JOB RELATEESSENTIAL
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
How Criteria will be identified
Education/ Knowledge and Qualifications
* Qualified by Experience
* Chartership or will to work towards
* Lean Manufacturing qualification
* People Management Qualification
* Degree qualified in a relevant engineering subject - e.g. electronics/electrical, mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
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Skills, & Abilities
* Understanding of ERP Systems
* Supplier Development
* People Management
* Problem Solving
* Drawing and manufacturing specification interpretation
* Ability to work in a high variety, low volume environment.
* CAD Usage
* Lean Manufacturing
* APQP/PPAP
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* Experience
* 2 Years + Manufacturing engineering management / Senior manufacturing eng experience.
* Working in a electronic / electro mechanical environment/Low volume manufacturing
* 5 Years + Manufacturing engineering management experience.
* Working in regulated industries - Aerospace / Defence
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Personal Attributes
* People oriented.
* Positive personality / Energy.
* Can-do attitude.
* Quality first attitude.
* Data driven approach to work
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