AddressJob type: Permanent Location: Wrightbus Closing date: Monday 08 Apr 2024 08:00 Wrightbus is now recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager. Hours of Work: 4.5 day week Staff Benefits: Life Insurance, Medicash scheme, Free car parking on site, Canteen, Career progression #wbstaff Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager Department: Engineering Reports To: Head of Current and Manufacturing Engineering Purpose of Post The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is a key member of the management team and collaborates with various departments to improve manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient and effective processes and is responsible for the oversight and management the Manufacturing Engineering team within both the fabrications and assembly areas to ensure that products are produced to meet quality standards, production schedules, and cost objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineering team, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure the team's success and professional growth. Develop and implement manufacturing processes and procedures to optimize production efficiency, quality, and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, production, and quality assurance, to develop and implement new products or processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall operational performance. Drive initiatives to improve Design for Manufacture and actively work to reduce manufacturing costs and improve product design. Monitor and analyse production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as required to meet business and operational needs. Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to maintain a safe and environmentally friendly work environment. Manage and oversee the implementation of new equipment, technologies, and systems to enhance manufacturing capabilities and efficiency. Develop and manage the Manufacturing Engineering budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost control. Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source and evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs. Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize production output. General Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain utmost level of confidentiality. Ensure work is completed to meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. Ensure that you treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure. Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. You are required to adhere to and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment. You must maintain high standards of personal accountability. You must follow the training received when using any work items Wrightbus has provided. You must co-operate with others on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for their health, safety, or welfare. You must take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do). You must comply with the no smoking policy. Staying away from home on occasions will be necessary to meet the requirements of the role. Note This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined in consultation with the jobholder. It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. Date: Jan 2024 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.
