Department:
Engineering
Reporting to:
Head of Engineering or Director of Engineering
Direct Reports:
Yes
We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to join a leading manufacturing facility. This is a new headcount position created due to expansion, reflecting ongoing investment in automation and future growth.
This is a full-time, office-based role (5 days per week), offering the opportunity to lead a team of engineers, drive technical capability, and play a key role in delivering new product introductions, continuous improvement, and operational excellence in a high-volume, regulated environment.
Objectives of the Position
* Lead and manage a team comprising of Engineers and Technicians within the Engineering Department.
* Develop departmental technical capability in line with customer needs.
* Enhance the capability and effectiveness of the team.
* Deliver on goals and targets to meet customer demand requirements.
* Drive cross-functional programs supporting continuous improvements in quality, delivery, and cost.
* Contribute to plant-wide projects.
* Lead and support projects and new installations as required.
* Support the plant in delivering on customer demand and new products.
* Develop succession, training, and yearly goals and plans for direct reports.
* Support and lead corporate initiatives as required.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee manufacturing, test, automation, and preventative maintenance activities.
* Deliver on plant goals and customer needs.
* Lead and support new product projects.
* Provide customer support as required.
* Set direction and goals for a diverse team.
* Develop skills and competencies to enable the department to meet customer expectations.
* Ensure all processes are designed to comply with industry standards and health & safety regulations.
Quality & Health & Safety
* Ensure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and regulations.
Performance Measurements
* Machine/process uptime and throughput.
* Process yield.
* Development of procedures and processes.
* Completion of tasks/projects against set objectives.
* Completion of identified training programmes.
* Availability of training and succession plans for the team.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
* Degree in Engineering (Level 8).
* Strong management and leadership capabilities.
* Minimum of 8 years' experience in a similar role within a medium/high-volume multinational manufacturing organisation.
Desirable:
* Strong technical process knowledge.
* Teamwork and stakeholder management skills.
* Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
* Experience in medical devices.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills.
* Ability to manage and improve the performance of a diverse team.
* Strong leadership capabilities.
* High degree of initiative and accountability in achieving objectives.