Engineering Manager – Bedfordshire

Key Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Management of the Engineering Team – either via the Business Units or as an individual function – following a strategic review of the engineering structure.
• Take ownership of the engineering processes and procedures documentation and review to ensure this meets the needs of the business properly aligning with the business systems.
• Develop a process for the continuous improvement of the documentation and take ownership of revision control.
• Ensure the engineering focus is on delivering right-first-time documentation to production.
• Responsible for the New Product Introduction process and ensuring that new products are successfully onboarded as such that they can be classified as “Green” jobs.
• Ensure engineering is properly supporting production through builds by taking cradle-to-grave ownership of new products being launched in the factory.
• Analyse quotes to actual times and suggest ways to optimise processes to improve quality and time targets whilst ensuring safe manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for the Technology roadmap for the business and working with stakeholders to ensure this meets the current and future needs of the business.
• Responsible for robotics and automation strategy.
• Develop training plans for the current engineering team.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Process information to enable the generation of quotations for assembly of IPC610 class 3 electronic assemblies.
• Produce work instructions through the AEGIS MES system and develop an understanding of the system to fully utilise the MES systems tools to improve production processes
• Produce accurate BOM’s from customer’s documentation to allow for accurate and timely materials and assembly costings
• Fully utilise BOM Management software to provide accurate Component data and produce customer-required reports on matters such as RoHS, Conflict Minerals, Lifecycle, Obsolescence, and Counterfeit risk as requested.
• Provide support to customers during site visits and conference calls ensuring all information provided is accurate and up-to-date
• Carry out product configuration through ECN and concession management and demonstrate ownership for implementation and control of these
• Liaise with other departments on bespoke customer requirements
• Ensure quality principles and standards can be applied and are adhered to throughout the manufacturing process
• Institute and maintain continuous improvement programmes in every aspect of engineering
• Input on the specification of all process consumables used throughout the company

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of electronic components and manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Experienced in using ERP systems and databases.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Experience in PCBA modifications and inspection.
• Supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure.
• Problem-solving mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of EPICOR is advantageous.

Additional Benefits

• 25 days Holiday
• Company Pension
• BUPA healthcare (after successful completion of probation)
• Life Insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Death in Service