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Planet Recruitment are working with a well-established and innovative manufacturing organisation in Abingdon who are seeking an experienced Production Engineering Team Leader to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional to lead a Production Engineering department, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and provide technical support across multiple business functions.
Job Responsibility
Lead and manage the daily activities of the Production Engineering team
Define team priorities and allocate workloads effectively
Collaborate with Production teams to resolve day-to-day manufacturing issues
Investigate production line rejects and identify root causes
Support change control processes and software system testing
Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and cost-reduction initiatives
Support testing protocols and validation activities for new and revised products
Work alongside Purchasing and Sourcing teams on sample approvals and supplier validation activities
Assist with new supplier and product verification activities, including occasional supplier visits where required
Train, mentor and develop team members to enhance skills and performance
Provide support for product lifecycle management, including component obsolescence, quality improvements and functional enhancements
Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams on investigations, corrective actions and preventative measures
Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing
Requirements
Degree or HNC qualification in an Engineering discipline
Minimum of five years’ experience within a design, manufacturing or production engineering environment
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven planning, organisational and change management experience
What we offer
Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Monday to Friday working hours
Opportunity to lead a skilled engineering team
Varied and challenging role within a growing organisation
Involvement in continuous improvement and new product introduction projects
Professional development and career progression opportunities