Process Engineering Manager

Process Engineering ManagerThe Opportunity:This role would suit a highly experienced Process Engineer, either with pre existing management experience, or the ability and desire to lead a team of talented Process Engineers in an innovative engineering / manufacturing environment. The Process Engineering Manager will be a hands on role fully utilising your Process Engineering experience, whilst managing a team of 4. The company serves a global clientele of blue-chip corporations across the military, aerospace, and telecommunications sectors, focussing on stringent quality and performance standards.The Role:

• Maintain excellent product knowledge and understanding of shop floor processes
• Undertake trials, installation and commissioning of new equipment and/or processes as advised by the Technical Manager.
• Participate in the writing/updating of process procedures to ensure that procedures are current and that all process instructions are fully documented.
• Participate in or lead continuous improvement activities and collaborate with all departments to maintain and improve quality and efficiency as required
• Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve the process efficiency in your area of responsibility  Control all overtime within area of responsibility.
• Liaise with the Technical Manager daily and advise of any potential issues which could effect performance and/or KPIs.
• Submit statistical reports, as required, detailing departmental performance.
• As Senior Process Engineer and as part of your management responsibilities, you will be responsible for departmental and individual reviews and disciplinary procedures.

What you will bring to the Team:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a Process Engineering role.
• Ideally, you will offer experience of managing a team (or have the drive and abilities to do so).
• Demonstrative investigative ability to identify and conclude specific areas of concern, identifying route cause and offering potential solutions.
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, 5S, statistical process control, 8D methodology
• Experience in auditing manufacturing processes and documentation
• Demonstrative understanding of the financial implications of product and process changes

Benefits:

• Quarterly Company bonus scheme - can be up to 12% of your salary!
• Contributory pension
• Death in service insurance

Working Hours:8am-5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am-2pm Fridays