Foundry Technical Manager: Lead Automation & Quality
JAM Recruitment Ltd
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Job summary
JAM Recruitment Ltd is assisting a Dudley-based foundry and heavy engineering manufacturer recruiting a Technical Manager. You will lead the engineering and process-improvement activities, drive automation projects and ensure quality and safety across the site.
Reporting to Manufacturing Director, you will manage technical teams, support NPI, and deliver continuous improvement while shaping long-term growth in a modern, technology-driven environment.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership in technical/Foundry management.
- Experience in heavy engineering or metals manufacturing environments.
- Experience with process improvement, yield optimisation and scrap reduction.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Technical Department.
- Drive scrap reduction, yield improvement and quality initiatives.
- Lead MAGMASOFT simulation, metrology and 3D scanning activities.
- Manage tooling control, maintenance and supplier relationships.
- Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and processes.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
- Coordinate NPI projects and provide technical support for quotations.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers and subcontractors on technical matters.
- Monitor KPI performance and deliver continuous improvement projects.
- Mentor and develop Technical, Engineering and Laboratory teams.
Skills
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Job description
JAM Recruitment Ltd is assisting a Dudley-based foundry and heavy engineering manufacturer recruiting a Technical Manager. You will lead the engineering and process-improvement activities, drive automation projects and ensure quality and safety across the site.
Reporting to Manufacturing Director, you will manage technical teams, support NPI, and deliver continuous improvement while shaping long-term growth in a modern, technology-driven environment.
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