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JOB - Mechanical Engineering Manager
LOCATION- Berkshire
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £65,000 - £75,000 per annum dependent on experience
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager in the Berkshire area to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Design Office and the Manufacturing Engineering team. This role plays a key part in seamlessly aligning design and production processes to maintain high standards of quality, innovation, and efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in automotive industry or a precision machining environment, with practical experience in managing design, manufacturing, and production workflows.
The Mechanical Engineering Manager will ideally have the following attributes:
- Relevant Technical/Manufacturing degree qualification or equivalent experience
- Keen passion for technology development with Manufacturing equipment, automation, assembly and precision machining
- Strong leadership and management experience
- Proactive in approach to customers & suppliers & areas to improve efficiency
- Previous experience with CAD
- Thrive under pressure & have the will to succeed
- Continuous improvement, zero defect and customer focused mindset
- Creative, engaging and keeping up with the latest future industry technology updates
The Mechanical Engineering Manager role will involve:
- Develop processes to a production steady state standard that meets specification and design intent
- Specify material requirements and define suitable methods of manufacture and identify & implement tooling and equipment
- Continually develop & increase knowledge of manufacturing technology developments including manufacturing techniques to support drive & innovation
- Provide technical and organisational leadership to the Manufacturing Equipment Group, ensuring the delivery of robust assembly, equipment and process solutions
- Support design & customer reviews and other meetings as required
- Support the Head of OTD in the development of the Annual Operating Plan, working to reduce Manufacturing Equipment Group costs where practical
- Create manufacturing information sheets, routings, BOM's using CAD and PLM data management tools
- Work collaboratively with internal teams (R&D, Operations, Quality, Project Managers, etc) and external contacts (Customers, Suppliers, etc), to ensure that Manufacturing Equipment Group developments are aligned with broader business goals and strategies
- Check & approve Manufacturing information sheets, change notes and other documents as per Engineering procedures
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.
