Process Engineering Manager
Location: Weymouth (on-site)
Salary: £60k - £65k
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Process Engineering Manager to lead our client's Production Support Group. The ideal candidate will be a key driver in continuous improvement and process optimisation within our manufacturing operations. This role involves leading a team to enhance long-term performance targets through innovation, process development, and management. The manager will report directly to the Site Leader.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and motivate the Production Support Group (PSG) to achieve company goals and KPI targets.
* Generate, monitor, and present data to ensure processes are controlled and within required tolerances, using this data to initiate preventative actions.
* Encourage the team to develop process improvement ideas that reduce costs, increase production rates, and minimize waste.
* Manage the implementation of new product introductions (NPI) to ensure a seamless transition to mainstream production.
* Establish and maintain an effective Project Management Process for NPI, continuous improvement projects, and capital investments.
* Collaborate with the Production Manager to solve real-time processing issues and establish permanent solutions.
* Support the sales team and other departments by providing technical advice and solutions for engineering-related issues.
* Stay current on the latest developments in the Precision Engineering sector and develop the technical understanding of the PSG team.
* Conduct regular appraisals with the team to address weaknesses and promote strengths.
* Contribute to the development and execution of the manufacturing team's annual goals and strategy.
* Ensure the team applies and enforces all company policies, including those related to safety, health, and quality.
Required Qualifications
* Education and Experience
: A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or a related field) or extensive experience in Process Engineering is required.
* Experience
: Candidates must have practical experience in project management and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
* Skills
: Must be an analytical thinker and a data-driven problem solver with strong Microsoft Excel skills. The ability to justify and prove improvement ideas based on measurable savings is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
* Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Experience in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or similar documents.
* A qualification in Project Management Techniques (e.g., Prince2).
* Knowledge of chemical-related manufacturing processes.