Engineering Manager in West Kilbride

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We are on the lookout for an Engineering Manager in the Rochdale area. We are working with a market leader in the manufacture of pharmaceutical capital equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing/process engineers/Design Engineers; manage performance, resources, and succession planning.
• Process Optimisation & Improvement: Drive continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma), reduce waste, boost OEE, manage KPIs (scrap, downtime), and implement new technologies.
• Project Management: Oversee capital projects, new product introductions (NPI), and engineering change processes (ECOs) from concept to execution.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure processing, and design; provide technical leadership in root cause analysis (RCA).
• Collaboration: Work with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Customers on quality, supplier issues, and technical challenges.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) standards and regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven management experience in manufacturing/engineering, preferably in high‑tech/regulated sectors.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of design processes, and have a Mechanical design background.
• Leadership: Inspiring, motivating, and developing teams; strategic thinking; strong communication.
• Project Management: Managing multiple projects, defining scope, timelines, and resources.

Sample Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Scrap & Rework Rates
• Downtime Reduction
• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Project Delivery Timelines

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