Lead Manufacturing Engineer

An experienced Manufacturing Engineer is sought to Lead a busy team within an established and successful Engineering company in Teesside

Managing a new team of New Product Introduction Engineers, Manufacturing Support & Improvement Engineers, and Maintenance Engineers your overall objective is to enable effective manufacturing in a complex and high variety electro-mechanical environment. You will improve the quality of the company's output through a combination of direct hands-on support, the improvement of existing & legacy manufacturing processes and the optimal introduction of new products from the new product / product update pipeline.

Your key responsibilities will include: -

• Leading, managing and developing the team to keep morale high and deliver on the departmental goals/ objectives
• Develop delivery methods on the core requirements of the Manufacturing Engineering function so they are at a higher level of maturity. These should be underpinned by clear manuals, processes & work instructions covering Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing Support and Maintenance & Tool management
• Underpin the core processes and Manufacturing Engineering activities/deliverables with a suite of KPIs/metrics that support the overall operational & business strategic objectives and enable data driven improvement.
• Champion and foster a lean & continuous improvement ethos and culture with the Manufacturing Engineering team and the wider manufacturing team to support quality and efficiency improvements.
• Work with the Manufacturing Operations Manager and colleagues from across the business to develop a manufacturing technology roadmap to support quality and efficiency.
• Proactively learn about the company's products from their end application through to how they are manufactured; with a view of building a picture of the challenges faced and the opportunities for improvement in process, design, work instructions etc.
• Develop strong relationships right across the organisation to support both new product introduction and manufacturing support activities.
• To support other company departments as and when required to enable the company to achieve its objectives.

YOUR SKILLS

The successful candidate will be Degree qualified in a relevant engineering subject - e.g. electronics/ electrical, mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and have a lean manufacturing qualification. (Six Sigma Green / Black Belt or similar). You will have need 3-5 years experience within a Manufacturing Engineering role, a good knowledge of a variety of manufacturing processes with Capex creation. NPI Process and practical design for manufacture experience. MRP & CAD skills area distinct advantage as is a leadership or people management qualification. Experience in a regulated environment is preferred

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a newly formed team and help them realise their potential and drive forward the company's improvement programme. Good technical and career progression opportunities coupled with a good benefits package are available to the successful candidate.

For more information, or to apply for the role, please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV

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