Process Engineering Manager

Shobrooke
1 year ago
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The Opportunity:

This role would suit a highly experienced Process Engineer, either with pre existing management experience, or the ability and desire to lead a team of talented Process Engineers in an innovative engineering / manufacturing environment.  The Process Engineering Manager  will be a hands on role fully utilising your Process Engineering experience, whilst managing a team of 4. The company serves a global clientele of blue-chip corporations across the military, aerospace, and telecommunications sectors, focussing on stringent quality and performance standards.

The Role:

Maintain excellent product knowledge and understanding of shop floor processes
Undertake trials, installation and commissioning of new equipment and/or processes as advised by the Technical Manager.
Participate in the writing/updating of process procedures to ensure that procedures are current and that all process instructions are fully documented.
Participate in or lead continuous improvement activities and collaborate with all departments to maintain and improve quality and efficiency as required
Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve the process efficiency in your area of responsibility  Control all overtime within area of responsibility.
Liaise with the Technical Manager daily and advise of any potential issues which could effect performance and/or KPIs. 
Submit statistical reports, as required, detailing departmental performance.
As Senior Process Engineer and as part of your management responsibilities, you will be responsible for departmental and individual reviews and disciplinary procedures.What you will bring to the Team:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a Process Engineering role.
Ideally, you will offer experience of managing a team (or have the drive and abilities to do so).
Demonstrative investigative ability to identify and conclude specific areas of concern, identifying route cause and offering potential solutions.
Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, 5S, statistical process control, 8D methodology
Experience in auditing manufacturing processes and documentation
Demonstrative understanding of the financial implications of product and process changesBenefits:

Quarterly Company bonus scheme – can be up to 12% of your salary!
Contributory pension
Death in service insuranceWorking Hours:
8am-5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am-2pm Fridays

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