Production Engineering Manager in Worthing

You will join our Sound United Business Unit with iconic brands such as Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Definitive Technology, Classé, and Boston Acoustics, based in Worthing, West Sussex – UK.

What You Will Do:

• Support the identification and oversee the implementation of new process technologies as well as existing process functions and controls, to enable Production to deliver the products manufactured.
• Actively manage and drive risk management, process improvement and maintain documents Production Engineering are responsible for within the B&W QMS, to ensure on‑going compliance with ISO 9001.
• Identify new, upgrade and improvement requirements for all equipment, maintenance, and plant within the B&W Dale Road facility.
• Plan and record these in the annual CAPEX budget to ensure continued improvement and development of Production capability.
• Oversee, mentor, and manage staff in the Production Engineering Department, to achieve the delivery of projects, commitments, and production support, where required coach for improvement or manage performance to the required standard.
• Actively manage the Production Engineering resource by monitoring staff levels, arranging appropriate training, development and recruitment as required, to ensure the department has the relevant skills and knowledge required to support Production across all process functions.
• Lead risk assessment activity within Production Engineering, ensuring that safety protocols and practices are adhered to, through appropriate training, and documentation for compliance with all H&S regulation.
• Actively manage the planning and provision of critical machine maintenance during the annual factory shutdowns, ensuring that the required contractors and suppliers are available to attend site.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• HNC/D or degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Extensive experience in a technical role served within an engineering environment.
• A strong people leader focused on staff supervision and performance management, including development of top talent technically skilled individuals.
• Extensive understanding of HR managerial practices.
• Confident in conducting recruitment and talent development activities.
• Highly organized, capable of working in a logical and systematic manner.
• A confident communicator with the ability to lead and present on behalf of the wider team.
• Fully proficient in the Microsoft suite: excel, outlook, word.
• Requires the ability to positively influence people at all levels.

Bonus Points if You Have:

• ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001
• Experience in SAP system
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing
• Six Sigma methodology

What Makes You Eligible:

• Fluent in English.
• Commutable to our Worthing, West Sussex site.
• Able to work onsite full‑time, 5 days a week 8 am to 5 pm at our manufacturing facility.

What We Offer:

• Exceptional employee discounts on our legendary products across all brands.
• Enjoy a competitive salary.
• Receive a generous holiday allowance.
• We offer private medical insurance, a cycle to work scheme, and generous employee referral bonuses.
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job‑related performance.