Manufacturing Engineering Manager

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing engineering
• planning vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business and functional performance
• Design, prove, implement and maintain production systems to deliver product on time, to quality and cost requirements
• Drive continuous improvement activities in quality, cycle times, process improvement, machine availability through lean techniques and value engineering to enhance the capability of existing processes and remove waste
• Analyse downtime, identify trends and develop solutions
• Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility
• Ensure KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management of, and reporting
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department
• Ensure the delivery of the People Strategy within area of accountability
• Motivate and coach the team to operational success
• Hold responsibility for team budget
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the manufacturing strategy

• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in a similar environment, i.e. automotive, aerospace or heavy engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a team
• Understanding of industry best practice in manufacturing and/or assembly processes
• Strong working knowledge of process design, process planning and lean manufacturing techniques
• Awareness of the effective application of process design and planning tools such as PLM, MOM/MES and MRP
• Experience of New Product Introduction, reworking design changes and upgrades through to production
• Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering degree
• Highly experienced technicians in a manufacturing discipline who have completed or are in the process of completing a technical and/or leadership qualification will be considered
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Distinguished record of creativity and innovation

Membership of an industry related professional body

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexi time working
• £5,000 employee referral bonus
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business - Corporate Member
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Service Awards
• Local charity / sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression