Production Engineering Manager

Job Description

ONLY APPLICANTS WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WILL BE CONSIDEREDCompany Technical ProfileThermoteknix Systems Limited designs, develops and manufactures thermal imaging and measuring equipment used in world-wide commercial systems, industrial, security and surveillance applications.The company was founded in 1982 and retains its position at the forefront of the infrared imaging industry with a wide range of hardware and software products designed to meet the needs of a growing customer base.The company is privately owned and operates from premises in Waterbeach, Cambridge, UK. It has been recognised by The Queens Awards both for Export and Innovation and is ISO 9001:2015 certified.Candidate Due to expansion, Thermoteknix are looking to recruit a Production Engineering Manager to create and head up a dedicated Production Engineering department in a product development / manufacturing oriented medium sized high technology company.The candidate should have a technical engineering background in any of mechanical, electronic or software engineering but needs to also be able to create an environment in which all can be utilised to facilitate the production effort.The candidate will have a role in recruiting technical people in each of the engineering disciplines and forming a coherent department to act as an interface between R&D (product design) and production. The role will broad enough to be involved in earlyproduct design decisions as well as acting as an ongoing support to maintain smooth production.Work ProfileAs seen on the company website, Thermoteknix have a very broad range of products in the small, handheld, camera market as well as established industrial products primarily in the cement manufacturing market. The company is punching above its weight in termsof speed of product development and flexibility in the market. There is pressure to hand over products to production at the earliest moment. The goal is to create a dedicated resource to transition products into production whilst also removing burden fromproduction and R&D alike. It will demand a good communicator/organiser to service both these sets of internal "customers".Examples of activities undertaken by this department will include: designing and introducing production equipment to make and test new products, troubleshooting ongoing problems in production, requesting design changes to maintain and enhance productionthroughput.Given it is a new department, there is anticipated to be a considerable need (and scope) for developing the responsibilities, culture, and organisation.Academic QualificationsWe are looking for candidates with A level grades (A or B) and a suitable higher-level qualification, to degree standard, in a numerate discipline.Experience RequiredCandidates must have at least 5 years experience in a production engineering environment, should be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the technologies involved as well as a capacity to manage and motivate a team.For more information, please email your CV and a covering letter to:Louise BartonOffice Manager, Thermoteknix Systems Ltd

Keyskills :
Communication SkillsProduct DesignProduction EngineeringTroubleshooting