Assembly Team Leader

Caudwell Marine; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A startup engineering company, Caudwell Marine is seeking an Assembly Team Leader to oversee the production assembly facility and support engine testing efforts. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical or electronic engineering and strong leadership skills. This role focuses on ensuring quality targets and effective collaboration with the manufacturing team, contributing to the launch of innovative marine technologies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Assembly and Test methods in a Manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of training and providing leadership.
• Evidence of formal qualifications & training in mechanical and electronic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for day-to-day operation of assembly facility.
• Conduct daily meetings to report production KPIs.
• Support problem-solving and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electronics Engineering Degree

HND preferred

Tools

DC tooling

MES systems

Job description

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Caudwell Marine is a start-up engineering company, financially backed by John Caudwell, developing an innovative, patented outboard motor and Vessel Control System for launch in 2025.

The Caudwell Marine organisation is a small but growing, experienced team of people who are passionate about successfully bringing this technologically leading outboard motor to market. Each team member has a ‘hands on’ approach and supports each other for the benefit of the programme.

The Assembly Team Leader will work with internal teams to support Manufacturing and the test requirements of the engine. You will act as primary contact point to Assembly and Test Operators for all engine build and test activities across Caudwell Marine to ensure the development, knowledge, and commission of our initial and ongoing products.

You will support the Manufacturing Operations and Engineering Design in identifying and advising on build and testing solutions to meet test cycle requirement, quality targets and our customer needs. Once appointed you will report to the Head of Manufacturing.

Main Responsibilities:

• Point of contact and coaching for the day-to-day operation of the production assembly facility and engine test cell.
• Work alongside the production planner daily to produce a successful production plan
• Conduct daily stand-up meetings to SQDCP Tier 1 Tier 2 – Reporting out production KPIs / shortages
• Effectively logging, monitoring and retesting all defects found during testing.
• Have in depth knowledge of the entire build and test process. Knowledge of DC tooling or MES systems preferred.
• Influence and drive the culture requirements and be a role model for Assembly and Test staff. for example, 5S & 7 wastes
• Train Operatives and keep an up-to-date training matrix
• Escalating any issues likely to affect the production deliverables or timescales
• Support problem solving and root cause analysis surrounding production build and equipment.
• Identify and promote continuous improvement opportunities across Assembly and Engine Testing
• Understand latest design revisions and work proactively with the Test and Development team to ensure accuracy of information
• Support manufacturing trials and engineering change
• Support for the Manufacturing and Test team with real world knowledge.
• Work with Test Engineer to prepare test rigs to enable hardware and system testing to be carried out.

Previous Experience:

• Knowledge of Assembly and Test methods in a Manufacturing environment
• Aerospace/Automotive or similar
• Proven track record of training and providing leadership and guidance

Personal Attributes:

• Approachable with calm manner
• Flexible
• Able to prioritise for maximum efficiency

Qualifications:

• Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electronics Engineering Degree or HND preferred
• Evidence of other formal qualifications & training to demonstrate high technical competence in mechanical and electronic engineering and maintenance

Additional Information:

• Monday to Friday 8 am - 4 pm (on site) - flexibility required
• Salary range: 35,000 - 45,000/annum

Disclaimer:

Caudwell Marine operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment agencies, which is currently not under review. Agencies not on our PSL are kindly requested to refrain from submitting speculative CVs or contacting our hiring managers or employees directly regarding recruitment matters.

Please note that any CVs submitted by non-PSL agencies, whether speculative or otherwise, will be treated as unsolicited.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Maritime Transportation

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