Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Northampton
Permanent
Competitive salary - £57,000 - £68,000 p.a DOE

• Are you an Engineering / Manufacturing / Technical Manager looking for a reputable, growing business as your next career move?
  
  
• Do you possess a strong understanding of machining within precision engineering / advanced manufacturing environments?
  
  
• Have you been managing teams for 2 years or more?
  
  If the answer to the above questions is YES, then I believe we may have a truly exciting opportunity for you.
  
  EMBS Engineering has been exclusively retained by a well-established, highly reputable advanced manufacturing precision engineering business in Northampton to identify a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, to join their business on a permanent basis.
  
  Due to internal movement with existing personnel, it has presented an exciting opportunity to attract an Engineering / Manufacturing or Technical Manager who operates within highly regulated, precision engineering environments, with a sound understanding of machining and manufacturing engineering.
  
  Our client has built their reputation as a market-leading business in the design and manufacturing of highly complex metallic components for high-profile industries including Motorsport.
  With a global footprint and being well known for their excellent manufacturing capabilities, delivering high-quality components to lucrative customers across the world, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to utilise experience and expertise and add value to a company where you will have the chance to help the continued growth and success of the business as it looks to soar to new heights.
  
  Successful applicants will be working for a business that invests hugely in technology and innovation, operating at the forefront of engineering developments.
  
  The role entails managing a team of Manufacturing Engineers to ensure manufacturing success through fast development and small production runs of the whole spectrum of components across all projects.
  
  The successful candidate will be a natural leader with strong motivational skills and the personal drive to improve the business, develop strong teams and build excellent relationships with customers and suppliers.
  
  Main focus points will be:
  
  
• Management and development of existing engineers, providing technical assistance and support
  
  
• Identify new more efficient / productive methods of manufacture to ensure they retain a competitive edge over their competition and provide the best service to their customers
  
  
• Lead and implement investigation and continuous improvement activities and strategies
  
  
• Support Operational Teams with incoming quotes and estimates
  
  
• Work closely with other internal departments - Design, Sub Assembly, Honing, Plating and communicate effectively
  
  What's on offer for you?
  
  
• Stability / Longevity: Permanent position
  
  
• Competitive salary: £57,000 - £68,000 p.a
  
  
• Hours: Days (40 hours)
  
  
• 35 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays + the opportunity to increase after length of service
  
  
• Discretional company bonus
  
  
• Excellent pension scheme - employer contributions of 10% initially, with the opportunity for this to rise up to 15% employer contribution
  
  
• Group income protection plan in the event of a period of long-term illness
  
  
• Group life assurance for life-cover at 4x basic salary
  
  
• Private medical health scheme
  
  
  • • much more
      
      In order to be considered for this exciting opportunity, successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:
      
      
• Minimum of 2 years + Management experience within positions such as; Engineering / Manufacturing / Technical Management
  
  
• Operated within precision engineering / advanced manufacturing environments that manufacture parts through machining processes to highly regulated industries such as; Automotive, Motorsport, Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear etc.
  
  
• Strong understanding of machining and associated processes
  
  
• Offline programming / CADCAM and CNC experience is essential
  
  
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing
  
  
• Ability to problem solve, investigate and provide solutions effectively
  
  
• Agile approach with the ability to pivot and adapt to new demands and fluctuating workloads
  
  
• Worked within a fast paced environment
  
  
• Ability to develop and implement training plans and upskill new and existing team members
  
  
• Planning and Scheduling experience
  
  
• Knowledge of ERP systems ideally but training will be provided
  
  How to apply?
  
  If you are a senior / leader, operating within Engineering & Manufacturing, possess a strong understanding of Machining and wish to be involved in a challenging, forward thinking, growing company, please click to apply now!
  
  EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role