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Technical Manager
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Hours: Days (44 hours per week)
About the Company
We're recruiting on behalf of a leading foundry and heavy engineering manufacturer in the Black Country that is undergoing an exciting period of growth. Following significant investment in new equipment, automation technology, and increased production capacity, the business has expanded to its largest workforce to date and continues to strengthen its position within the UK manufacturing sector. With a strong pipeline of work, modern facilities, and long-term growth plans, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking employer that values skill, commitment, and career development.
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth and investment, our client is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead its engineering and process improvement activities. Reporting to the Manufacturing Director, you will drive quality improvements, reduce scrap, improve yield, support new product introduction, and lead a team responsible for delivering technical excellence across the foundry. This is a key leadership role within a business investing heavily in technology, automation, and future growth.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Technical Department.
- Drive scrap reduction, yield improvement, and quality initiatives.
- Lead MAGMASOFT simulation, metrology, and 3D scanning activities.
- Manage tooling control, maintenance, and supplier relationships.
- Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and processes.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
- Coordinate NPI projects and provide technical support for quotations.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors on technical matters.
- Manage process control systems, testing, and calibration activities.
- Monitor KPI performance and deliver continuous improvement projects.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Manage, mentor, and develop Technical, Engineering, and Laboratory teams.
- Support recruitment, training, performance reviews, and succession planning.
- Maintain skills matrices and improve workforce flexibility.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a Technical Manager, Foundry Manager, Senior Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Metallurgical Manager, or similar leadership role.
- Strong background within foundry, castings, heavy engineering, or metals manufacturing environments.
- Experience of process improvement, yield optimization, and scrap reduction programmes.
- Knowledge of casting simulation software such as MAGMASOFT.
- Experience managing technical teams and driving operational performance.
- Understanding of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience supporting new product introduction and customer-facing technical activities.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive and hands-on approach with the ability to drive positive change.
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What's on Offer?
- £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
- Leadership role within a growing manufacturer.
- Significant investment in equipment, technology, and automation.
- Opportunity to influence quality, process, and engineering improvements.
- Long-term career prospects.
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If you're an experienced foundry, castings, or manufacturing professional looking to take ownership of a key technical function within a growing and ambitious business, we'd love to hear from you.
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