Technical Manager

Comton Group; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£50,000 salary per annum

Days-based role

Permanent position

Senior technical leadership

Established manufacturing environment

Job summary

Comton Group in Stourbridge is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical team in a busy foundry and manufacturing business. You will oversee melting and foundry processes, drive improvements in yield, quality and productivity, and develop robust process controls, testing procedures and health & safety standards.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with day shifts and a clear path to senior technical leadership, working closely with customers, suppliers and

Qualifications

• Proven technical/process engineering experience within a foundry or casting environment.
• Strong knowledge of foundry and casting processes and tooling.
• Experience improving yield, quality and reducing scrap.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing and developing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the technical team, including Process Engineers and Lab/Melting Technicians
• Oversee and support melting and foundry processes
• Drive improvements in yield, scrap, quality and productivity
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions
• Develop and maintain effective process controls and testing procedures
• Support the Quality function and customer quality requirements
• Manage tooling, including new tooling, repairs and relationships with external toolmakers
• Drive the use of in-house machining, 3D scanning and emerging technologies
• Support and coordinate MAGMASOFT simulation activities
• Lead NPI projects and ensure production sign-off requirements are met
• Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments
• Monitor departmental KPIs and drive continuous improvement
• Promote high standards of Health & Safety and housekeeping

Skills

Technical leadership

Process engineering

Foundry/casting

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Quality improvement

Tools

MAGMASOFT

3D scanning/metrology

Job description

Technical Manager - Foundry

Location: Stourbridge

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Hours: Days

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Manager to join an established foundry and manufacturing business.

This is a senior technical role responsible for leading Process Engineers and Lab/Melting Technicians, while overseeing technical processes and driving improvements across the foundry.

The successful candidate will focus on improving quality, yield and productivity, reducing scrap and rework, and developing a strong continuous improvement culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the technical team, including Process Engineers and Lab/Melting Technicians
• Oversee and support melting and foundry processes
• Drive improvements in yield, scrap, quality and productivity
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions
• Develop and maintain effective process controls and testing procedures
• Support the Quality function and customer quality requirements
• Manage tooling, including new tooling, repairs and relationships with external toolmakers
• Drive the use of in-house machining, 3D scanning and emerging technologies
• Support and coordinate MAGMASOFT simulation activities
• Lead NPI projects and ensure production sign-off requirements are met
• Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments
• Monitor departmental KPIs and drive continuous improvement
• Promote high standards of Health & Safety and housekeeping

About You

We are looking for someone with strong technical experience within a foundry, casting or heavy manufacturing environment, ideally with previous management or team leadership experience.

You should have a strong understanding of casting processes, tooling, process control and quality improvement, alongside excellent problem-solving skills.

Experience with MAGMASOFT, 3D scanning/metrology and NPI would be advantageous.

Requirements

• Proven technical/process engineering experience within a foundry or casting environment
• Strong knowledge of foundry and casting processes
• Experience improving yield, quality and reducing scrap
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing and developing technical teams
• Knowledge of tooling and process control
• Strong Health & Safety awareness
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement

What's on Offer

• £50,000 per annum
• Days-based role
• Permanent position
• Senior technical leadership opportunity
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on quality, yield and manufacturing performance
• Established manufacturing environment with long-term career prospects

If you're an experienced foundry or casting professional looking for a senior technical role with genuine scope to influence and improve operations, we'd like to hear from you.