Job context

The Manufacturing Engineering Solution area is a broad and high growth area within HSSMI, which has seen an increasing requirement to support customer’s manufacturing system design as well as implementation of key new projects within UK and global manufacturing.

The Technical Lead role will work closely daily with the Manufacturing Technical Specialists and Manufacturing Engineering Manager, to develop innovative solutions and solve problems for key clients across a spectrum of industries.

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of HNC in relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Manufacturing Systems, Production Engineering or Mechanical / Electrical Engineering).
• 3 or more years’ launch experience in one or multiple of these fields: Manufacturing, Process, Production or Layout Engineering in either public or private sector. Ideally either in the Automotive, Aerospace or FMCG areas or with manufacturing OEM’s and their supply base.
• Proficient in the use of Predetermined Motion Time Systems such as MOST or MODAPTS.
• Knowledge / experience of key process and manufacturing system development in different industries which is demonstrable.
• Good understanding of end-to-end operational requirements in a manufacturing facility.
• Essential understanding of lean manufacturing principles. This includes value stream mapping, standardised work, continuous flow and pull / just-in-time production, takt time and line balancing, 5S and workplace organisation, Kaizen and continuous improvement, root cause problem solving (e.g. 5 Whys), and error-proofing (poka-yoke), together with the ability to apply these principles practically in facility and process design.
• Experience of developing manufacturing facilities, co-ordination of machine tool suppliers and launch of equipment with tight deadlines.
• Strong Data Analytics skills - you are IT literate with previous experience with ERP, Statistical Analysis and MS Office, with a particular focus on Excel. You are able to build and structure your own datasets and models from scratch, and to interpret and draw clear conclusions from data produced by others, using functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, charts and conditional formatting, and ideally knowledge of VBA.
• Competent in the use of Office365, engineering software and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong demonstrable ability to analyse and solve problems in a fast-paced environment. An independent problem solver who can make high quality judgments and decisions quickly. Must be detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow projects through to completion.
• Excellent communication skills combined with ability to comfortably and confidently present to all levels within an organisation is required.
• Ability to assess operational issues, developing business cases, blueprint improvement strategies, and design transformational improvement strategies.

What we offer

• Starting salary of £40,000 increasing over time and based on performance.
• Hybrid working arrangement, with 80% of the working week based from home and 20% based in the office.
• Electric Company car scheme (2x vehicles per employee)
• Personal and Family healthcare
• Commission scheme
• Share equity options
• Performance related Bonus scheme
• Competitive Maternity / Paternity policy
• Life insurance
• 8% non-contributory pension
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

If you think this role aligns with your skills, experience and attitude then please forward your CV and covering letter to recruitment@hssmi.com.

Any applicant who meets the requirements will be invited to an initial interview. This is regardless of any identification with BAME or LGBTQ+, or on the basis of other factors such as veteran status, national origin, or disability.