Engineering Manager in Torquay

At Mego Employment, we're passionate about connecting talented individuals with leading companies across various industries.

We're excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager. Our client is renowned for their dedication to excellence and precision, making them a recognised leader in the industry. Joining their team means you'll have the chance to drive impactful change and contribute to their ongoing success.

Role Overview:

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you'll play a pivotal role within our client's team, ensuring they meet business performance commitments to key stakeholders. Your main focus will be overseeing the Manufacturing Engineering function across their site.

This involves defining and enhancing new products for release to manufacture post-design phase, managing cost improvement objectives, and providing crucial technical support to the operational function.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to manufacturing for product/process design and functionality.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with Product Management and Engineering teams.
• Manage a team of ten individuals, providing guidance and support to ensure their success
• Drive implementation of LEAN and CI practices.
• Achieve labour and material cost reduction goals aligned with site objectives.
• Initiate disruptive cost reduction plans within existing processes.
• Resolve manufacturing issues promptly to mitigate product quality risks.
• Support training initiatives and address corrective actions as necessary.
• Establish and uphold best practice operational processes, particularly for clean rooms.
• Assist Quality, Supply Chain & Manufacturing Managers to meet customer needs.
• Take ownership of collating and presenting COPQ data, including yield and cycle times.

Personal Attributes:

• Drive and Determination: Show your strong work ethic and commitment to achieving goals, even in challenging situations.
• Communication skills: Share your ideas and information effectively with colleagues, fostering clear understanding and collaboration.
• Innovation & Creativity: Bring fresh perspectives and inventive solutions to problems, driving continuous improvement and adaptation.
• Leadership: Inspire and motivate your team members to excel, guiding them towards shared objectives with confidence and vision.
• Safety, Quality, Compliance: Prioritize adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory compliance to ensure the well-being of personnel and the integrity of products.
• Problem Solving: Tackle complex issues systematically, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions to overcome challenges and achieve objectives.

Qualifications:

• Engineering (Optics/Electronics/Mechanical/Software) Degree or equivalent preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• 5+ years' experience in an engineering or manufacturing leadership role.
• Essential experience in Lean Six Sigma and Lean Principles within volume manufacturing.
• Proficiency in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated internal presentation skills.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Innovation and Creativity.

If you're a motivated and experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager eager to tackle this thrilling challenge, apply now to be part of our client's innovative team.

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