I am delighted to be recruiting an Engineering & Technical Manager to join our client in driving engineering excellence and innovation in the Offshore Wind sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish, control, and maintain production standards for welding technology, process reliability and equipment performance
- Lead process innovation and development initiatives
- Reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through continuous improvement principles
- Drive research, development, and innovation to enhance operational efficiency
- Ensure all processes and product handling meet safety standards
- Collaborate with the production team to maintain operational controls
- Lead and develop a team of production and welding engineers
- Manage change programs, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement
- Identify opportunities for improvement in engineering tools and methodologies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline
- Strong knowledge of continuous improvement tools, including: PDCA, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, 5 Whys, APQP4Wind
- Leadership experience in production engineering
- Background in welding, fabrication, and machining environments
- Passion for developing engineering talent and driving innovation
- Membership (or Fellowship) in a recognised professional institution (preferred)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Medicash health plan
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic environment and make a real impact, apply today!