Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Coventry

An opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager has become available with an established OEM in Coventry, on a permanent basis. As the successful Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring engineering designs can be efficiently manufactured and assembled, implementing and ensuring correct procedures and tooling is in place for existing and new product introductions.

Working with a team of highly skilled engineering professionals, you will ensure DFM and DFA as well as PFMEA techniques are applied as well as working closely with the operations team and will be responsible for the design and layout of manufacturing areas, processing work instructions and supporting manufacturing in resolving any assembly issues.

Responsibilities:

• Drive DFM and DFA culture during early design concept reviews and prototype builds.
• Identify poka-yoke final assembly methods to reduce potential assembly errors.
• Lead engineering change process – ensuring all parts are correctly trailed and approved before introduction and all production information is updated.
• Specify tooling and equipment specifications for replacement or new equipment required in the Manufacturing Plant.
• Responsible for Health and Safety – ensure the team follows strict Health and Safety guides and tasks are covered by a current risk assessment.
• Ensure all new assembly methods are reviewed, safety assessments completed, appropriate information is maintained and protective equipment is available for manufacturing with correct instructions and training methods.
• Lead and motivate the team to create a high performing environment.
• Hold regular reviews and constructive feedback to the team, as a group and individually.
• Ensure all products have complete work instructions and work assignments to support the product run rate, and any special information regarding lifting equipment or care points.
• Continuously drive the team to create improvements and savings within manufacturing, identifying opportunities and setting challenging targets for each team member.
• Control and allocate resources according to priorities and projects assigned.
• Support Operations when there is a need for technical assistance or other special business requirements, including fault finding or H&S investigations or related questions.
• Review and assess Engineering Change Orders such as BOM accuracy, impact on tooling, impact on work instructions, training requirements for shop floor operatives.
• Use appropriate tools to manage and direct work or to solve problems – for example PFMEAs and 8D process.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a Lead Manufacturing Engineer and/or Manufacturing Manager role.
• Proven experience of defining manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Expertise in Line Balancing and Time Study Methods, and Takt Time.
• Able to create project plans and track progress – deliverables, Time/Cost/Delivery and identify and mitigate risk.
• Experience of assessing Engineering solutions for manufacturability.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and PFMEA.
• Good understanding of engineering organisations, support systems and processes.
• Excellent understanding of Manufacturing and Manufacturing methods and tools, including MES, DC Tooling and Revision Control.
• Good understanding of low/medium volume production and multi product lines.
• Excellent problem solver – able to work independently or lead teams to problem solve.
• Hands on, willing to have direct involvement at every stage of the process.

If you are an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a company where you can make a difference, then please apply with your latest CV.