Engineering Supervisor: High-Speed Manufacturing

Quanex; Henlow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match up to 7%

4 x Salary Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adopt./

Shared Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Quanex, a global manufacturing company, seeks an Engineering Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, equipment design, and project activities alongside product engineering, maintenance, and operations teams in the UK.

You will oversee equipment development with a focus on quality, reliability and optimal performance, manage cost proposals, and provide feedback to drive goals and employee development. Health & safety is prioritized.

Qualifications

• Proven supervision or project leadership experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, with experience of high-speed machinery.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor all activities relating to manufacturing operations, equipment and processes.
• Oversee design and development of equipment with the highest degree of quality and longevity competitively to OEM suppliers.
• Multiple project level activities in the areas of Plant/Machinery improvements.
• Existing equipment modification, enhancement and testing.
• Manage and present design proposals for discussion and evaluation with management.
• Evaluates cost recommendations concerning project level design activity and equipment/tooling projects.
• Establish and communicate clear and measurable expectations of performance and provide frequent feedback to ensure the achievement of goals and personal development for employees.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical/mechanical aptitude

High-speed machinery

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Quanex, a global manufacturing company, seeks an Engineering Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, equipment design, and project activities alongside product engineering, maintenance, and operations teams in the UK.

You will oversee equipment development with a focus on quality, reliability and optimal performance, manage cost proposals, and provide feedback to drive goals and employee development. Health & safety is prioritized.