Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Location: Bristol

Shift : Day shift

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum

A fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected engineering business in Bristol has arisen with my client. They are looking for a talented Engineering Manager to join their successful team in located just off the M32.

The successful candidate for the role of Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading the company's Engineering department and will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining their Engineering Systems (to AS9100 and Sabre4), driving their product and systems conformance. The Engineering Manager will directly manage and lead the Engineering team, comprising of CAD/CAM development engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and NPI Engineers to deliver engineered systems to manufacturing in compliance with its identified requirements

 Responsible for managing, development and introduction of New Products, in a profitable and efficient manner, on time to project parameters. 

 Work with Customers to liaise on engineering aspects for products, including creating Non-Conformance to drawing approval requests (Deviation Permit (DP), MVA, Concession etc) 

 Manage a team of CAD/CAM and manufacturing engineers to manage new and existing products onto the shop floor. 

 Work with facilities management to make sure CNC systems are suitable and able to produce parts RFT 

 Generate and implement plans for out-of-hours running on specific CNC system 

 You may be required to work alternative shifts / hours 

 Liaising with Customers on engineering issues, especially with customer MEs.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

•  Technical expertise in Design & Manufacturing Engineering, with a relevant professional qualification (BSc, BEng, MSc) in Engineering (eg. Aerospace, Mechanical) 

• Strong drawing understanding (GD&T, special processes, coating) 

• Experience of managing New Product / Process introduction (NPI) industrialisation & existing production process improvements 

• Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organisation. 

• Significant experience in Engineering and demonstrated ability in a leadership position with evidence of delivering significant improvements in terms of cost/quality of engineering systems. 

• An approachable manner and able to communicate effectively at all levels internally and externally 

• Strong inter personal and relationship building abilities 

• A hands-on approach and ‘get it done’ attitude 

• Familiarity with CNC systems - 3/4/5 axis Milling, Turning and Grinding. 

• Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices 

• Agile Methodologies 

• Solid understanding of industrial Aerospace manufacturing systems and processes, including treatments and the characteristics of varied raw materials (Aluminium, Steels, Titaniums & Exotics) 

• Knowledge of Solidworks/SolidCAM (CAD/CAM), Vericut 

• Familiarity with EDM and Wire Cut systems. 

• Knowledge of robotics and lights out methodologies for machining.

• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9001, AS9100 into a Quality Management System (QMS), Aerospace Regulations 

• Able to use/familiarity of ERP systems 

• Understanding of Project Management processes and systems

What we can offer

They offer an attractive salary and package

They offer job security and stability, as they have a sustainable client base.

They promote a positive, approachable and welcoming culture throughout the company.

For further details, please contact Paul Furlong by email on [email protected] – or by phone on 01453 829 789.

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. 

Candidates who are currently a Prodcution Manager, Engineering or Lead Design Engineer may be suitable for this position

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.