Production Engineering Manager

TDK is a supplier to some of the most diverse, technology based and original equipment manufacturers worldwide including global organisations within the Industrial, Medical and Test & Measurement markets.

TDK-Lambda UK are seeking an experienced and proactive Production Engineering Manager to lead our production engineering, test and maintenance activities in a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring that our equipment, processes and production engineering resources support safe, compliant, reliable and efficient manufacturing.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Lead, manage and develop Production Engineering, Test and Maintenance teams.
• Drive a culture focused on safety, people, quality, cost and performance.
• Ensure production equipment is maintained, available and fit for purpose and manage planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance activities.
• Review performance, identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and capacity.
• Prepare project plans, budgets, schedules, risk assessments and resource requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate engineering, maintenance, compliance and project documentation.
• Implement and maintain a maintenance and calibration process to reduce the number of production interruptions due to equipment failures.
• Ensure that implementation teams (process stakeholders) are trained and equipped to use standardised root cause problem solving and improvement tools to ensure sustainable, consistent improvements.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Significant experience in production engineering, maintenance, operations or a similar management position.
• Min. five years’ experience leading and managing a team within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing engineering, maintenance or continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing principles and structured improvement methods.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis techniques.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, ability to manage workload, resources, risks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using MS Project or equivalent project-management software.
• Ability to analyse data and present information clearly.
• Ability to read and understand technical CAD drawings.

Working week: Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:30 / Fridays 07:30 – 12:00.

Qualifications required:

• HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent experience in engineering management, manufacturing, business, management or a related discipline.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement qualification. (desirable)
• CMI or another recognised management qualification. (desirable)
• Membership of IMechE or another relevant professional body.

Pay: Up to £65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person