Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job Description
The successful candidate will lead the engineering department, overseeing new product and process development, process optimization, continuous improvement initiatives, and environmental functions. They will drive strategic investments in manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production systems, with a strong focus on ensuring optimal flexibility, minimal investment risk, and capitalizing on emerging technologies to support growth and innovation.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Act as the Strategic Manager across multiple technologies, overseeing all local site services (air, water, electricity).
* Develop and implement systems, procedures, and protocols in line with Quality Management Systems and Design Control standards.
* Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety, Environmental, and Quality regulations.
* Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive asset management system, incorporating all maintenance functions.
* Identify and select best-value technologies that align with operational goals.
* Prepare and manage annual operational and capital expenditure budgets.
* Oversee day-to-day team management, project resourcing, and hiring.
* Deliver profitable and timely product and project launches.
* Prioritize and drive the execution of complex engineering projects, promoting value improvements across the operation.
* Facilitate efficient transfer of process knowledge to manufacturing teams; coordinate training of production personnel on new equipment and processes.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement in support of customer quality standards.
* Lead cross-functional collaborations to identify and resolve production and engineering challenges.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
1. Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
2. 5+ years' experience at a senior level within a manufacturing environment.
3. Highly organized, motivated, and goal-driven individual with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
4. Proven expertise in project management and resource management within complex, high-volume manufacturing environments.
5. Technically strong, numerate, with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
6. Quality-focused mindset with a