Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager Our client, a precision engineering company, is currently seeking an Engineering Manager to join their team in Hailsham. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and expanding business.   The main purpose of this role will be: To lead our client's activities in production, quality, and manufacturing engineering Ensuring a consistent and detailed approach using Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving Tools such as 8D or 5 Whys Improving quality in line with customer expectations, industry standards, and company objectives Applying methods for cost-efficient manufacturing The main requirements and employee accountabilities are: • Reduce internal and external NCRs year-on-year by 20% • Increase efficiencies year-on-year by 20% • Reduce warranty complaints year-on-year by 20% • Reduce scrap year-on-year by 20% • Complete routings according to service level agreements   The essential skills and experience required for this role are: • A track record of completing projects on time and to quality standards in a complex environment • A proven can-do attitude, taking ownership for outcomes beyond immediate disciplinary control • Structured, organized approach to work, providing a consistent and detailed approach to problem-solving • Five years’ experience working in a similar manufacturing environment with a good understanding of Quality and Process management tools and methodology, including 5S/6S, flowcharts, VSM, Kaizen, Pareto, QCPC, 8D, Cause & Effect, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, etc.   The skills and experience we would like the employee in this role to have are: • Use of quality methods and tools • Profound understanding of operations in machining, tooling, welding, assembly, and finishing • Previous experience working in vacuum science would be advantageous   Required Qualifications: • Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering   We require the following personal qualities and attributes: • Positive attitude towards modern quality practices and manufacturing processes • Previous experience leading small multi-functional teams to drive results and close out issues • Strong communication skills (both upstream and downstream, including external contacts) and the ability to train others, facilitate quality events, and lead cross-functional teams • Keen to drive improvements and capable of thinking outside the box, challenging current thinking to develop new ideas and solutions   Benefits: • 25 days plus bank holidays (some holidays may be needed for the Christmas shutdown) • Company pension scheme (employee 3%, employer 6%) • Life insurance (4x annual salary, rising to 6x if joining the company pension) • Occupational health checks provided, including an annual health check for all employees • Occupational sick pay (dependent on length of service, 1-3 weeks full pay) • Annual eye check and assistance towards prescription or safety glasses   Please note: The successful candidate will need to drive to the company’s location.   The salary will be advised upon application