Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Northampton
Permanent
Competitive salary - Circa £65,000 p.a

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.

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 a Manufacturing Engineering Manager who is looking to utilise experience and expertise. As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will add value to the 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.

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.

Main focus points will be:

• Management and development of existing engineers, providing technical assistance and support
  
  
• Provide quotations for customers ensuring costs avings iniitiaves are being utilised
  
  
• 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
  
  What's on offer for you?
  
  
• Stability / Longevity: Permanent position
  
  
• Modern, innovative environment
  
  
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects for worldwide customers
  
  
• Competitive salary: Circa £65,000 p.a - negotiable depending on experience
  
  
• 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
  
  As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you 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.
  
  In order to be considered for this exciting opportunity, successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:
  
  
• Minimum of 3 years + Management experience within positions such as; Engineering / Manufacturing / Technical Management
  
  
• Confidence managing a team, driving change and implement new processes
  
  
• 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
  
  
• Worked with modern, state of the art machines
  
  
• Ability to create quotations for customers and look at cost savings initiatives
  
  
• 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, demanding environment
  
  
• Experience with complex components for high profile customers
  
  
• Proficiency around machine tooling requirements
  
  
• Techncially minded
  
  
• Focused on continuous improvement and looking at fresh ideas to drive change
  
  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 for the role of Manufacturing Engineering Manager!
  
  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