Engineering Manager

Job Description

The CompanyOur clients are specialists in their market sector, they are looking for an Engineering Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.The Role

• In this position the Engineering Manager will efficiently utilise all resources to maximise engineering activity, ensuring that PPM schedules are completed as well as ensuring that targets are met on safety, output, quality, efficiency, energy, and waste.
• They will assist in the development of a small engineering team to meet the high expectations of a manufacturer; as well as managing all aspects of supplier on site activities and controlling engineering cost within budget.
• A "can do" attitude towards problem solving is an essential, to ensure the efficient and continuous running of facility.
• Setting the vision, goals and objectives of the department and developing Engineering KPI’s to monitor these targets.
• Engineering lead for installation of new production equipment.
• Delivering production processes that are appropriate for the manufacturing environment, and that meet manufacturing objectives.
• Developing and implementing process development procedures that are compliant to ISO, GMP and all other applicable agency regulations and standards.
• Manage supplier activities on site including permit system.
• Identify engineering cost and efficiency improvements, plan and execute.
• Ensure the engineering department is cost effective and meets budget.
• Meet all 5s, GMP, Quality and compliance requirements within engineering department.
• Meet all H&S and environmental compliance requirements.
• Responsible for the selection of new equipment, maintenance, and validation (joint with Quality) of equipment.
• Ensure department follows all processes and procedures. Also, perform all tasks within the ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management, H&S and environmental system.
• Responsible for all HR requirements within the engineering department.
• Identify training needs, develop and appraise team to meet succession plan.
• Support product development projects and requirements.
• Represent the engineering department at senior level.
• Utilise continuous improvement skills and experience to improve processes, carry out RCA and support all site LEAN activities.
• PPM schedule on time and to budget.
• Lead and support plant projects as required.

The Person

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field of science.
• Experience in Facilities management and Engineering.
• Experience in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry is preferred, along with a solid understanding of machine operation and production processes.
• Experience in personnel leadership and development, ensuring you can direct your team to successful completion of all tasks whilst maintaining good morale.
• Thorough knowledge of ISO quality systems, validation principles for manufacturing processes and statutory facility requirements.
• Experience in design for manufacturing, process design, process validation and project management.
• Experience with statistical techniques (e.g., DOE, SPC, Six Sigma problem solving).
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills to work effectively across organizational boundaries and influence decision-makers across multiple sites/regions/levels.
• With good attention to detail, you approach situations with a meticulous eye on safety, quality, and procedures.
• You will have excellent troubleshooting skills with a focus on finding a solution through to resolution.

The Benefits

• 2 x salary Death in Service from start date.
• Annual discretionary bonus (paid in March for period Jan-Dec).
• Positive working practices and room for development.