Manufacturing Engineering Manager
- Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Leading a Safety first approach maintaining a zero accident culture. Ensures and monitors work, accident prevention and environmental protection regulations of the facility to assure a safe and productive work environment free of any liabilities or defects
- Develop and manage within the Manufacturing Engineering budget. Monitors Quality and quantity of output of processes; takes appropriate action, including shutdown, to prevent scrap and assists others in investigations to determine causes of process defects and downtime
- Support in DFM and DFSS in new product development
- Designs and develops new manufacturing processes (including equipment specifications to support RFQ process) in line with latest technology advancements within global manufacturing standards
- Optimize manufacturing efficiency / lean excellence through flexible manufacturing structure, improvement through Lean Manufacturing methods within operations and optimize production utilization and Strategy. Maintain a culture of functional and Operational Excellence, supports 5S, lean initiatives and to be a committed role model for our Company's Beliefs and Behaviors
- Develops PFMEA, Process Flow and Work instructions. Manages plant layout to support lean process flow and optimization of total facility footage
- Establish and maintain appropriate internal capabilities and strengthen the organization (Succession Planning) through training, career development opportunities and recruiting as necessary to achieve Manufacturing objectives
- Adherence to internal and external Business Processes and Certifications synonymous with a large US Incorporation operating within the Automotive Industry and all other local legal requirements
- Minimum of 5 years experience in operational leadership
- Automotive experience
- Experience in understanding financial statements
- Experience in people management
- Experience in project management
- Experience in workplace design and product development is an asset
- Ability to lead with targets to ensure continuously improving manufacturing engineering performance
- Working knowledge of operational metrics and improvement tools (VSAM, PDCA, 8 wastes, line balancing, time studies, etc.)
- Adequate experience in the use of common IT-solutions (MS Office, etc.)
- Hands-on mentality and excellent English communication skills both written and oral
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills
- Commitment to 100% safety, quality and continuous improvement
- Ability to interact positively with employees of all levels across the organization
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth - good or bad.
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.