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Why you should apply:
Newly created role: Due to continuing growth and expansion plans this successful SME now requires an experienced electronics manufacturing professional to help take them to the next level. While they have some idea in mind as to what they need from the person you will be able to shape and define your role to help them meet their growth targets.
Play a key role in something big: The company has experienced extensive growth in recent years due to their expertise in their field and are aiming to grow their turnover by a further 5million in the next 3-5 years.
Interesting and varied work to challenge yourself with: The employer supplies their products into a wide range of different industries with different requirements, regulations, and quality protocols to follow. Plus, with a large amount of NPI work on the horizon you will definitely be kept on your toes.
Start your weekend early: Work a 4 and a half day week finishing by around 12:30pm on a Friday giving you time to indulge in hobbies and interests or just be able to pick the kids up from school.
What you will be doing:
- Ensuring a robust New Product Implementation process
- Controlling design modifications through Engineering Change Notices
- Working closely with the design function on new projects
- Consulting with design on the implementation of engineering/design solutions for manufacturing processes
- Bring the fulcrum for communication between production and design to ensure products are optimised for manufacturing.
- Facilitating the provision of technical support and troubleshooting for any production issues
- Developing processes to capture production issues that can be addressed through design/engineering.
- Advising on techniques and equipment to improve production efficiency.
- Managing the product test function including liaising with design to ensure test procedures are aligned with production requirements.
- Overseeing the implementation of Lean and Continuous Improvement processes within the production and test departments.
What you will need:
- Experience in electronics manufacturing
- Technical knowledge of a variety of processes including SMT, AOI, etc.
- Experience of NPI processes
- A relevant electrical or electronic qualification is desirable (minimum HNC)
- Experience with Lean and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques
The company is also open to considering applications from experienced engineers with electronics manufacturing experience who feel ready to take a step up in responsibility.
What you will receive:
A salary of 45,000-55,000 (dependent on experience) + pension, cash plan healthcare, etc.
The working hours
Standard working hours are 8am-5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-12:30pm on a Friday. The company do offer some flexibility around this to start and finish a little earlier or later if it suits the person.
How to Apply
If you are an engineering manager, technical manager, NPI manager, senior process/production/manufacturing engineer that is interested in this engineering manager role with a growing SME please click apply. Do not worry if your CV is not up to date; we can sort that out later. If you want to discuss this first, call the office and quote ref BBBH4485A Engineering Manager.
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