Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Abacus Search Staffing; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee current program activities and new product launches. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers, manage the engineering budget, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. A Bachelor's degree is required, along with strong leadership, communication, and continuous improvement skills. This role demands a results-oriented approach and experience in process engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Ability to motivate a team environment and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Engineers with training and evaluation.
• Build and manage the Engineering budget.
• Develop and maintain process standards for manufacturing.

Skills

Team motivation

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Abacus Search Staffing • Plymouth

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will manage and oversee all current program activities for the plant as well as any upcoming launches.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Responsibilities

• Manages, motivates, and leads team of Engineers ensuring appropriate direction, training, and evaluation.
• Engineering Manager is responsible for building the Engineering budget and ensuring it’s met.
• Managing all cost and manpower on projects.
• Responsible for new product launches.
• Develops and maintains the process standards in which all parts are manufactured.
• Responsible for the development and improvement of the Engineering processes, structure, performance, etc.
• Specifies project management.
• Manages exploration of new materials and processes in order to achieve the best quality, process, and reliability.
• Maintains documentation closely following necessary timeliness on specific projects.
• Leads the engineering team in continuous improvement initiatives resulting in cost-reductions and customer give backs.
• Responsible for understanding design and engineering requirements on development programs, and ensuring that engineering disciplines are followed.
• Define and manage fixed and capital budgets.
• Strong shop floor experience in mfg / mechanical / process engineering - shop floor level.
• Manage performance of direct reports.
• Follows safety regulations and enforces compliance with company safety rules and regulations.

Education / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) is required.
• Precision stamping or molding experience preferred
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Effectively and professionally communicate.
• Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies and proven track record of implementation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision making ability.
• Ability to motivate a team environment, help drive results, and delegate authority to subordinate personnel.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience (customers, suppliers, employees).
• Results oriented approach.
• Effective leadership, management and development of direct reports.