Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader inthe designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-classsteel forgingsand castings.
It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.
Based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This rolewill involve leading and supporting, both strategically and technically, themachine shops to delivercustomers products, to quality, budget and schedule.
Role Responsibilities
* Work with the Production Manager, and their team, to ensure products are progressed through the machine shops in the most efficient manner.
* Drive continuous improvement programmes that are aligned with the business needs.
* The manufacturing engineering strategy and its implementation.
* Work closely with Quality to ensure our QMS is aligned to industry best practice.
* Ensuring that new products and processes are introduced in a controlled manner.
* Aligning the team to value streams, products and customer requirements.
* Working with the Re-Cap team to ensure that we are ready for the new machine shop.
* Setting the performance criteria and management of it for the people within theteam.
About You
The following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.
* Experience in a similar role.
* Proven skills in manufacturing engineering techniques.
* Expertise in both low and high-volume manufacturing processes and methodologies.
* Previous experience leading continuous improvement programmes in a manufacturing environment.
* Proven expertise in new product and process introduction.
* Experience of CAD/CAM and PLM systems.
* Ability to analysedata, make recommendations and report findings.
Days/Hours of Work
37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with flexible start and finish time between 06:15 - 09:30 and 14:30 – 18:00
Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters
* We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
* Over £600m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.
* 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).
* Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension scheme programme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.
* Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
* Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
* You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
* A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.
For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email Recruitment@sfel.com. Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and apply now!
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