Jackson Hogg
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
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The Role
As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will lead the Manufacturing Engineering function for a specialist manufacturer of complex electronic and electro-mechanical products. Managing a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians, you will play a key role in delivering operational excellence, supporting new product introduction and developing manufacturing capability within a high-mix, low-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Manufacturing Engineering team.
- Drive manufacturing engineering best practice across production and new product introduction activities.
- Support Design for Manufacture (DFM) reviews and ensure seamless transition of new products into production.
- Partner closely with Design, Project Management and Operations teams to deliver quality, cost and delivery targets.
- Manage departmental KPIs, budgets, equipment investment and continuous improvement programmes.
- Provide technical expertise for customer opportunities, bids and larger contract proposals.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, customer standards and manufacturing processes.
- Champion a culture of technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
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Experience & Skills
- Manufacturing Engineering management or leadership experience within an electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.
- Proven people leadership and team development capability.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes within a high-mix, low-volume environment.
- Experience with ERP systems, supplier development and technical problem-solving.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
- Data-driven mindset with a strong focus on quality, performance and continuous improvement.
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Desirable
- Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
- Lean Manufacturing qualifications and continuous improvement expertise.
- Experience within aerospace, defence or other regulated manufacturing sectors.
- APQP, PPAP and CAD experience.
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to lead and influence manufacturing strategy.
- Work with innovative products and advanced technologies.
- Join a growing international business with ambitious growth plans.
- Develop and mentor a skilled engineering team.
- Play a key role within an experienced and collaborative leadership team.
- Competitive benefits including chartership support.
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