Engineering Manager

A global specialist in the design and manufacture of high-temperature metal seals for aerospace, automotive and power generation sectors are seeking an Engineering Manager to join their team to drive the next phase of development and growth.

As Engineering Manager, you will lead the Design, Production and Manufacturing Engineering teams, creating and delivering new parts and processes, identifying and implementing process improvements and developing the engineering strategy in a high-compliance production environment. Responsible for leading and managing the Engineering function, you will need to be hands-on, technical, detail oriented and a great team-worker.

Role:

• Lead product design engineering in customer engagement and development of new parts
• Lead production engineering team in design, manufacture and repair of roll/form tooling
• Lead manufacturing engineering team in creation and improvement of precision processes
• Drive engineering strategy & develop staff, support production, quality and sales functions

To be successful in this role you will have proven skills and experience in the following:

• Proven leadership and management of engineering teams
• Experience of mixed-mode, high compliance production environments
• Hold a relevant degree or equivalent level

To be considered for the role you should ideally have experience in:

• Precision metal forming/fabrication
• Process and productivity improvement
• New product introduction, process feasibility
• Apprenticeship and graduate program management
• Health & Safety, Environmental compliance
• Declaration of Conformity (DoC) signatory
• Automation and mechanical/electrical systems
• Quality assurance & auditing
• Risk tools (FMEA), statistical tools (SPC/MSA)

The position benefits from a private pension scheme, non-contractual Business Performance Related Bonus, 24 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus Bank Holidays, a working week over 5 days with an early Friday finish, offering excellent work/life balance