Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Abaco Systems
- Leicester
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Drive continuous improvement throughout all aspect of operation and evolve the standards for a CI culture.
- Work closely with all stakeholders to improve and enhance quality ensuing sustainable root cause analysis across the business.
- Support New Product Introduction projects to ensure all new products are delivered on time to deadlines and sustainably to support long term efficiency and future product developments.
- Provide technical support for the supply chain to ensure high quality, right first-time sourcing from approved vendors.
- Lead new process innovation projects to ensure manufacturing and production processes stay “ahead of the curve” and increase automation opportunities.
- Within the team, run VAVE, Kaizen, and OPEX projects to drive down costs, improve production processes, guarantee right first-time quality, and product lead times.
- Work closely and support all production areas to maximise efficiency in delivering the production plan.
- Drive team culture to set the standard of operational excellence and capability within the business.
- Relevant management experience
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with other functional areas
- End to end knowledge of production processes
- Experience in driving Operational Excellence
- Experience in driving new products into production to tight deadlines
- Ability to liaise with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior management
- Ability to lead teams and work positively with other areas of the business
- Significant experience working in an organisation that has successfully used one or more continuous improvement methodologies (lean manufacturing, six sigma, etc.)
- Team player, able to work in a concurrent global team
- Experience of Engineering change workflows through to fruition
- Self-motivated and takes ownership with a proactive approach with the ability to work independently, maintaining team communication
- Experience leading and developing technical teams
- Display a flexible approach and able to handle frequent interruptions, meet tight deadlines, and handle conflict in an effective manner.
- Knowledge of Navision ERP/MRP system
- Knowledge of Metrology products and market expectations
- Metrology Experience
- Competitive salry and 28 days holiday including Easter and Christmas
- Mentoring and guidance for accreditation - IMechE, MIET, CPhy
- Continous training provided using world class manufacturing tools and equipment
- 1p.m. Friday finish
- Fun, relaxed, supportive working environment
- Perkbox - Corporate discounts, GP service and 24-hour Employee Assistance Program
- Active sports and social club including annual Christmas party and social events
- Free onsite parking and easy access to the city centre