Engineering Manager
Our client, a precision engineering company, is currently seeking an Engineering Manager to join their team in Hailsham. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and expanding business.
The main purpose of this role will be:
- To lead our client's activities in production, quality, and manufacturing engineering
- Ensuring a consistent and detailed approach using Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving Tools such as 8D or 5 Whys
- Improving quality in line with customer expectations, industry standards, and company objectives
- Applying methods for cost-efficient manufacturing
The main requirements and employee accountabilities are:
- Reduce internal and external NCRs year-on-year by 20%
- Increase efficiencies year-on-year by 20%
- Reduce warranty complaints year-on-year by 20%
- Reduce scrap year-on-year by 20%
- Complete routings according to service level agreements
The essential skills and experience required for this role are:
- A track record of completing projects on time and to quality standards in a complex environment
- A proven can-do attitude, taking ownership for outcomes beyond immediate disciplinary control
- Structured, organized approach to work, providing a consistent and detailed approach to problem-solving
- Five years' experience working in a similar manufacturing environment with a good understanding of Quality and Process management tools and methodology, including 5S/6S, flowcharts, VSM, Kaizen, Pareto, QCPC, 8D, Cause & Effect, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, etc.
The skills and experience we would like the employee in this role to have are:
- Use of quality methods and tools
- Profound understanding of operations in machining, tooling, welding, assembly, and finishing • Previous experience working in vacuum science would be advantageous
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering
We require the following personal qualities and attributes:
- Positive attitude towards modern quality practices and manufacturing processes
- Previous experience leading small multi-functional teams to drive results and close out issues
- Strong communication skills (both upstream and downstream, including external contacts) and the ability to train others, facilitate quality events, and lead cross-functional teams
- Keen to drive improvements and capable of thinking outside the box, challenging current thinking to develop new ideas and solutions
Benefits
:
- 25 days plus bank holidays (some holidays may be needed for the Christmas shutdown)
- Company pension scheme (employee 3%, employer 6%)
- Life insurance (4x annual salary, rising to 6x if joining the company pension)
- Occupational health checks provided, including an annual health check for all employees
- Occupational sick pay (dependent on length of service, 1-3 weeks full pay)
- Annual eye check and assistance towards prescription or safety glasses
Please note: The successful candidate will need to drive to the company's location.
The salary will be advised upon application.