Manufacturing Engineering Manager – (Relocation As)

Due to an on-going programme of investment our client, based in Poole, Dorset has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager

It is the role of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager is to lead the manufacturing engineering team enabling the business to meet its objectives. This new role requires an experienced manager who is able to forge excellent cross functional relationships between engineering, projects and manufacturing.

Skills & Qualifications required of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager:

The ideal candidate will have Engineering/Manufacturing related degree or relevant experience and experience of leading a manufacturing engineering team. They will have knowledge of QA processes with a strong ability to identify and deliver Continuous Improvement. Plus demonstrated ability to problem-solve, 6 Sigma background useful.

Preferred experience within a heavy engineering industry/metal fabrication environment, delivering capital projects

Remuneration Package includes: A competitive salary; 25 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays; a Stakeholder Pension Scheme; a Discretionary Bonus Scheme; Share schemes; Employee Assistance Programme. Plus other benefits associated with a major employer, including, if you live outside a commutable distance to Poole monetary assistance with relocation.

Key Responsibilities of Manufacturing Engineering Manager:

Lead the manufacturing engineering team, delivering the manufacturing capability for current and future manufacturing requirements **
Lead the interface between engineering and manufacturing, promoting and achieving Design for Manufacture **
Create, review and maintain all weld procedures and PQRs **
Bring a cultural change in how manufacturing engineering is managed within the business **
Planning departmental workload, identifying risks and taking appropriate actions to deliver the team objectives
Create, implement and review all manufacturing build processes (SOPs) and workplace layouts
Specify all tooling and equipment for all current and planned manufacturing needs
Identify, trial and implement any new tools, equipment and processes
Ensure all SOPs have the required quality standard
Identify and lead process improvement
Responsible for identifying training and development needs, carrying out appraisals/performance management

** The most important experience/skills for this role.