Engineering Manager/design Engineer - Nursling, United Kingdom - Talentspa

Talentspa

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Nursling, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Do you have a strong design and engineering background with an eye for delivering outstanding quality? Are you proactive, a proficient PM, dedicated to continuous improvement and keen for a new challenge with a varied engineering role.

Our client is looking for a Manufacturing - Engineering Manager/Design Engineer to join their team in Nursling, Southampton.

Industry:
Manufacturer and Construction of Aluminium and Glass Structures

Reports To:
Managing Director

Contract type:
FT Permanent

Salary:
Circa £45,000

Manufacturing - Engineering Manager/Design Engineer Role:

The Engineering Manager is responsible for all design and engineering projects working within the BS EN1090 framework and ensuring the production department is running smoothly and to high-quality standards.

You will plan, manage, implement, and monitor all production KPI's, processes, safety measures, and promote and instil a positive and high-quality culture within the workplace.

As the sole Engineer this is a broad and challenging position responsible for the entire manufacturing side of the business.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director you will need to show strong leadership qualities, be accountable and be able to hitthe ground running in a small but growing business where you can really make a difference.

This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified Chartered Engineer wanting to make their mark and deliver projects from initial concept design through to installation.

You must be willing and able to be practical and hands-on in the factory and on site occasionally.

Key responsibilities of the role:

Design Engineer

CAD: 2D and 3D modelling using various software
Produce engineering drawings for manufacture
Responsible for leading the prototyping/test building of new dome products
Responsible for the drawing register, document control and design procedures
Technical sales support for quotations/CAD concepts and technical site visits
Drive continuous improvement to product design and build processes
Source and negotiate with new suppliers to strengthen supplier resilience and reduce costs
Manage external suppliers welding coordinator and structural engineer for project sign offs

Production & Quality Management

Work with Factory/Site Team leader to prioritise and manage production, site installations and spares/repairs processes
Ensure all assembled components are made to high quality standards
Set quality standards and procedures for factory and monitor KPIs quarterly
Recruitment, Line Management & training for direct reports
Promote and instil company values and positive culture
Implement and manage of Stock Control policy and procedures
Ensure H&S adhered to in the factory and on installations/site
Work with team to achieve accreditation ISO9001 and maintain BS EN1090 standards
Implement and Manage the Quality Management System

Manufacturing - Engineering Manager/Design Engineer Requirements:

Relevant Degree qualified
eg Mechanical or Structural Engineering
Ideally relevant Chartered Status
Strong technical knowledge and implementation of design for manufacture.
Production Management experience
Working knowledge of ISO 9001, EN1090 or AS 9100
Current 3D CAD skills
Experience of Project Management and meeting fixed deadlines
Document control and revision control
Be strategic and commercially aware
Be organised with the ability to thrive under pressure
Have excellent attention to detail and problemsolving abilities
Full UK Driving license
Must be eligible to work in the UK

Desirable experience

Fork lift licence
Working knowledge of various tools
QA and compliance knowledge
Experience of LEAN manufacturing principles

Renumeration Salary:
up to £45,000. FT following 6mth probation

Benefits: 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, auto enrol pension and free parking

Working hours:
Office based: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Friday, 8:30am to 2:00pm or as required by the needs of the company. Site work occasionally.

About the company:

Our client is the pioneer and market leader of aluminium geodesic domes.

Designed and manufactured in the UK and supplied across the globe, their innovative and unique domes are long lasting, reliable, eco-friendly - and create an experience like no other.

Their domes are low volume, high value items, so delivering the highest quality product with excellent customer service is critical.