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Permanent

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Melbourn
money-bag £45000 - £55000/annum
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Posted 1 week ago

Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Salary: £45,000-£55,000
Location: Royston
Sector: Manufacturing

Role Overview:

Step into a pivotal role within a rapidly expanding hardware manufacturing business. As the Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will not only lead a small team of technicians but also play a crucial role in the build, test, repair, refurbishment, and upgrade of fleet equipment. This position offers a unique chance to see the entire life cycle, from conception to product support, and to contribute to the growth of production capacity and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Leadership: Manage and develop a team of technicians, ensuring adherence to safety and 5S standards.
- Hands-On Involvement: Engage directly in manufacturing activities to understand the robot''s build and testing processes.
- Documentation and Methods: Support the creation and adoption of manufacturing methods and documentation.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and act upon opportunities for process improvements.
- Production Planning: Collaborate with the Buyer Planner to ensure robust production plans are made and met.

Required Skills and Experience:

- Educational Background: Degree in engineering, operations management, or a science-related subject.
- Supervisory Experience: Proven experience in leading teams within a manufacturing environment.
- Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience in a related field, with a strong track record in root cause problem-solving.
- Recruitment Skills: Experience in building and developing work teams.
- Driving Licence: Full clean driving licence.
- Work Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Desirable Characteristics:

- Disciplined and Urgent: Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
- Balanced Approach: Ability to balance organisational capabilities with team building.
- Milestone-Oriented: Sets and works towards challenging yet achievable milestones.
- Process and Problem-Solving: Adept at following processes and knowing when to intervene or escalate issues.
- Personable and Data-Driven: Emotionally intelligent and driven by data in problem-solving.

Performance Measurement:

- Safety: Monitor and report on incidents and near misses.
- Delivery: Ensure on-time delivery in collaboration with the planner/buyer.
- Productivity: Measure direct labour productivity against standardised work.

Benefits:

- In-depth Training: Receive comprehensive training in lean manufacturing, equipping you with the skills to excel and innovate.
- Career Development: Opportunities for progression into senior manufacturing management roles.
- Dynamic Environment: Be part of a fast-growing company where your contributions directly impact the business.

Join a team where innovation meets practicality, and where your leadership can drive both personal and organisational growth.

Contact Details:
Lewis Phillips
(phone number removed)
(url removed)

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