Engineering Manager
Our client, a precision engineering company, is currently seeking an Engineering Manager to join their team in Hailsham. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and expanding business.

The main purpose of this role will be:

To lead our client's activities in production, quality, and manufacturing engineering
Ensuring a consistent and detailed approach using Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving Tools such as 8D or 5 Whys
Improving quality in line with customer expectations, industry standards, and company objectives
Applying methods for cost-efficient manufacturing The main requirements and employee accountabilities are:
• Reduce internal and external NCRs year-on-year by 20%
• Increase efficiencies year-on-year by 20%
• Reduce warranty complaints year-on-year by 20%
• Reduce scrap year-on-year by 20%
• Complete routings according to service level agreements

The essential skills and experience required for this role are:
• A track record of completing projects on time and to quality standards in a complex environment
• A proven can-do attitude, taking ownership for outcomes beyond immediate disciplinary control
• Structured, organized approach to work, providing a consistent and detailed approach to problem-solving
• Five years’ experience working in a similar manufacturing environment with a good understanding of Quality and Process management tools and methodology, including 5S/6S, flowcharts, VSM, Kaizen, Pareto, QCPC, 8D, Cause & Effect, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, etc.

The skills and experience we would like the employee in this role to have are:
• Use of quality methods and tools
• Profound understanding of operations in machining, tooling, welding, assembly, and finishing • Previous experience working in vacuum science would be advantageous

Required Qualifications:
• Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering

We require the following personal qualities and attributes:
• Positive attitude towards modern quality practices and manufacturing processes
• Previous experience leading small multi-functional teams to drive results and close out issues
• Strong communication skills (both upstream and downstream, including external contacts) and the ability to train others, facilitate quality events, and lead cross-functional teams
• Keen to drive improvements and capable of thinking outside the box, challenging current thinking to develop new ideas and solutions

Benefits:
• 25 days plus bank holidays (some holidays may be needed for the Christmas shutdown)
• Company pension scheme (employee 3%, employer 6%)
• Life insurance (4x annual salary, rising to 6x if joining the company pension)
• Occupational health checks provided, including an annual health check for all employees
• Occupational sick pay (dependent on length of service, 1-3 weeks full pay)
• Annual eye check and assistance towards prescription or safety glasses

Please note: The successful candidate will need to drive to the company’s location.

The salary will be advised upon application