Lead Engineer in Crawley

Welland Medical brings to market the best and most innovative products that enhance the lives of people living with a stoma across the world. Investing in the most talented people, collaborating to create world-class, ground-breaking products and services devoted to improving peoples’ lives. We are passionate about making a difference in the world. Our reputation is based on a tradition of improvement, ethical leadership, and total commitment to quality and safety. Welland Medical, established in 1988, is part of the CliniMed Group, and has over 250 colleagues committed to enhancing people’s lives.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Health and Safety policies at all times, actively promoting a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and adherence to established quality standards and procedures.
• Take full ownership of assigned tasks, demonstrating initiative and accountability while continuously identifying and implementing more efficient and effective working methods.
• Maintain responsibility for safe working practices during shifts, including the correct application and monitoring of permit-to-work systems to ensure all activities are carried out safely and in accordance with regulations.
• Oversee the effective use and completion of the maintenance management system, regularly reviewing performance data to assess and improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Analyse manufacturing performance data, ensuring the Engineering Team remains focused on key priorities and critical issues that directly impact the achievement of company KPIs.
• Support the ongoing training and development of the Engineering Team, ensuring skill levels continuously enhanced to deliver a high standard of technical support and operational excellence.
• Ensure the consistent availability of high-quality tooling and spare parts during shifts, proactively managing resources to minimise downtime and maintain productivity.
• Provide clear, concise, and accurate information during shift handovers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of operations.
• Take responsibility for addressing key manufacturing issues during shifts, delivering clear communication on actions taken, progress updates, and current status to relevant stakeholders.
• Promote and embed key Lean principles within the department, driving a culture of continuous improvement, waste reduction, and adherence to 5S standards to enhance operational efficiency.

People Management

• Lead and manage the team in line with Company policies and procedures, working in partnership with HR to ensure best practice in areas such as absence management and employee relations.
• Support the ongoing development of team members through regular one-to-one meetings, providing constructive feedback on performance and ensuring completion of the Performance Development Review (PDR) process.
• Collaborate with HR to identify and address training needs, ensuring continuous professional development and the enhancement of team capability.
• Inspire, engage, and motivate team members to achieve both individual and team objectives, fostering a positive, high-performance working environment aligned with company goals.