Foundry Technical Manager - Lead Process Improvement

Manpower Group (UK); Dudley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership role

Training opportunities

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) in Dudley, West Midlands, is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead engineering and process-improvement activities. Reporting to the Manufacturing Director, you will drive quality improvements, reduce scrap, improve yield and lead a team delivering technical excellence across the foundry.

This leadership role sits within a high-investment site focused on automation and technology, with opportunities to influence manufacturing improvements and engage with customers

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a technical/engineering role in foundry or metals manufacturing.
• Experience driving process improvements, yield gains and scrap reduction.
• Knowledge of casting simulation software such as MAGMASOFT.
• Experience managing technical teams and customer-facing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Technical Department.
• Drive scrap reduction, yield improvement, and quality initiatives.
• Lead MAGMASOFT simulation, metrology and 3D scanning activities.
• Coordinate NPI projects and provide technical support for quotations.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and subcontractors on technical matters.
• Monitor KPI performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical leadership

Foundry operations

Process improvement

Yield optimisation

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

MAGMASOFT

Tools

MAGMASOFT

Job description

Manpower Group (UK) in Dudley, West Midlands, is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead engineering and process-improvement activities. Reporting to the Manufacturing Director, you will drive quality improvements, reduce scrap, improve yield and lead a team delivering technical excellence across the foundry.

This leadership role sits within a high-investment site focused on automation and technology, with opportunities to influence manufacturing improvements and engage with customers