Manufacturing Engineering Manager

SUMMARY:
Amazing opportunity!! Our client in the Automotive industry is seeking to employ a dynamic Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join their team in East London.

POSITION INFO:

Job description: 

Responsible for supervising the functioning of manufacturing systems in the organization.

Technical:

• Responsibility for Process Engineers & Production Fitters (jig setting and maintenance)

• Responsible for the creation of standard operating procedures.

• Responsible for plant layout and capacity.

• Ensure that current operating procedures are to the latest level.

• Responsible for the plant project team during the introduction of new projects. • Introduce robust procedures to ensure capable and stable processes.

• Responsible for the implementation of ECR’s in the plant (process related).

• Work closely with Quality and Production to ensure that scrap and reworks are kept to a minimum.

• Ensure that machine cycle times are maintained / improved through process optimization

• Work closely with the project department during the introduction of new projects.

• Plant customer contact when process improvements are require.

• Participate / facilitate FMEA meetings.

Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing:

• Plant CI champion.

• Identify possible operational CI projects and facilitate the implementation.

• Provide technical assistance to CI measure owners during the implementation phase.

• Work closely with plant controlling during the feasibility studies of CI projects. (process related)

• Review current process flows and layouts for improvement.

• Assist production with the improvement of plant OEE

• Conduct weekly CI meeting with Production and Quality.

• Update CI Action Log and present at monthly CI meetings

Quality Control:

• Maintain quality standards and ensure that all subordinates are adhering to the Quality Management System.

General:

• Maintain a safe and accident free work environment

• Ensure that sub ordinates comply with the company SHE requirements.

• Ensure that the department is run cost effectively

• Compile annual budget for department and weekly management reports

Job Requirements: 

Mechanical Engineering Diploma/ Degree or Qualified Toolmaker (Red Seal) with at least 15 years experience.

• 10 years experience within automotive manufacturing environment

• Good understanding of Kaizen principles

• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles

• Strong technical ability + problem solving skills

• Experience in mig & spot welding will be advantageous

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