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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Didcot
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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Our client is an established and innovative technology manufacturer with a global customer base and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, safety-critical products. With decades of engineering expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement, the business is investing in its manufacturing capability to support ongoing growth and operational excellence.

As part of an international group, the organisation combines the agility of a specialist manufacturer with the backing and stability of a larger global business.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a critical function within the Operations team.

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, you will be responsible for the leadership, development and performance of Manufacturing Engineering, NPI Industrialisation, Continuous Improvement and Equipment Maintenance activities across the site.

This role will play a key part in delivering the manufacturing strategy, supporting new product introductions, driving process optimisation, implementing automation and digitisation initiatives, and ensuring manufacturing capability is aligned with future business growth.

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Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager

  • Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering function, ensuring resources are aligned to business objectives.
  • Define and deliver the manufacturing engineering strategy and technology roadmap.
  • Drive the successful industrialisation of new products, ensuring manufacturing readiness ahead of launch.
  • Act as the technical authority for manufacturing processes, equipment and industrialisation activities.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, systems, tooling and equipment.
  • Identify and implement automation, digitisation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
  • Lead NPI, CAPEX and continuous improvement projects across the manufacturing operation.
  • Support Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives.
  • Deliver productivity improvements, waste reduction and manufacturing cost savings.

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Requirements of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager

  • Minimum 7 years' experience within a manufacturing engineering environment.
  • At least 3 years' experience in a leadership or management position.
  • Proven track record leading Manufacturing Engineering, NPI Industrialisation and Continuous Improvement functions.
  • Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Experience working within ISO9001 or similar quality management systems.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing systems such as ERP, MES, CAD and data analytics tools.
  • Experience managing CAPEX budgets and investment projects.

Benefits for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager

  • Competitive salary.
  • Generous employer pension contribution.
  • Life assurance.
  • Enhanced family leave policies.
  • 25 days annual leave plus additional holiday options.
  • Free on-site parking.

If this Manufacturing Engineering Manager position is of interest, please click Apply or get in touch with Steven at Orion.

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Skills

Manufacturing Engineering
NPI Industrialisation
Continuous Improvement
Equipment Maintenance
Automation
Digitisation
Industry 4.0
DFM
DFA
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
ISO9001
ERP
MES
CAD
CAPEX Management

Location

Didcot, England, United Kingdom

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