AddressWe have a great opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join the team at Stannah. Based in Andover, Hampshire, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager will report to the Head of Manufacturing Operations. Stannah is a manufacturing and engineering company, with 1800 employees in the UK. We manufacture our products on-site in Andover and have a network of Branches, Depots and sites around the UK for installation, maintenance and repair. We are currently going through a great time of growth and about to implement IFS as a company-wide ERP system. It is an exciting time for Stannah Manufacturing Engineering. We have several business-critical projects that are near to implementation. We are looking for an experienced leader who values, and understands, the importance of project delivery and new product introduction (NPI) . The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead and support a team of four experienced manufacturing engineers day to day. They will ensure milestone targets are met through to project completion. This is alongside guiding the team through the day-to-day manufacturing requirements. Manufacture is something we pride ourselves on here at Stannah, and we want it to be at the forefront of all new product introduction (NPI). We have recently expanded our sites, in Andover to support this. We rigorously test our products to make sure that they meet the highest standards of quality, comfort and safety. It is an exciting time to join as our manufacturing capability grows and we implement new systems. The successful candidate will ensure that we optimise our end-to-end efficiency, and meet the highest industry standards. We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager who can influence and work with engineering teams to ensure products are designed with Design Failure Mode (DFM) at the forefront. To be successful in the role you will have experience with the Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) analytical tool. It is also essential for candidates to be able to demonstrate a holistic approach towards lean principles and practices. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager with significant manufacturing industry experience within a relatable industry. It is essential that you have proven communication skills and excellent people management skills. Responsibilities: Day-to-day management and leadership of the Manufacturing Engineering team Provide technical leadership and mentoring to ensure individual and team performance Develop and implement metrics for Manufacturing Engineering objectives Ensure the Manufacturing Engineering team collaborates with the design engineering team Use of change and project management methodology Ensure well-governed project plans Use of lean principles and practices, team structures, visualization, technologies and value stream mapping Requirements Degree in an Engineering discipline (BEng or BSc) or equivalent Lean methodology – Kaizen or Six Sigma methodology Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) Company Information: Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence. Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services. Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business. We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community! Benefits Include: Competitive Salary, paid on a monthly basis Managers Bonus, based on individual and company performance Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more Life Assurance Scheme Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being Enhanced maternity and paternity provision Free parking We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role. #hamf
