This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Team Leader / Manager, to work with a leading manufacturer of advanced process technology, who have a rich, well-established background. They have sites here in the UK and overseas
The company's strength lies in its process expertise, engineering excellence and the ability to fully support customers worldwide. The service is complete - from design through installation and commissioning to lifetime support.
The purpose of the Mechanical Design Team Leader is to manage a team of mechanical design engineers of a specific product sector. This requires hands-on technical design leadership, in addition to managing the team workload, communication, quality, and long-term professional development of the team.
Pay, Hours and Benefits
£55,000
Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5pm, 1:30pm Finish on Friday’s
30 days holiday (inc statutory) plus an additional three days at Christmas
Mechanical Design Team Leader Candidate Requirements
Strong hands-on experience in 3D design, analysis and testing of mechanical systems
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise accordingly
Experience leading and developing other engineers
Commercially aware
A level of flexibility is required, as some UK and Global Travel is included
Mechanical Design Team Leader Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)
Technical
Provide technical direction to the team, producing sound engineering solutions to engineering problems, backed up with design analysis where appropriate.
Develop and implement innovative solutions to problems incorporating the latest materials, manufacturing processes and technology to drive the product range forward.
Manage product developments, ensuring changes are controlled and implemented across the product range to maintain a standard equipment offering
Take overall design responsibility for projects assigned to the team and manage them from project launch to completion ensuring all project deliverables are met.
Ensure all required design standards and legislation are met and that supporting documentation is produced and approved.
Take responsibility for equipment quality, resolving any design problems found during manufacturing or commissioning.
Coordinate technical support to sales to help produce accurate project proposals and to manage project risk.
Team Management
Direct day-to-day management of team members.
Recruitment and training plans for direct reports as well as mentoring of junior engineers.
Management of project cost, schedule and quality.
Review and provide feedback on prospects incl schedule, design hours and project risk.
Deputise for the Engineering Manager or other Lead Sector Engineers when needed.
Drive and be a role model for the company values & behaviours.
To be aware of and follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures, in respect of self and others.
This is a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 35 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, with this role being part of that growth.
The Planning Coordinator will manage the end-to-end process, liaising with converters, customers and suppliers.
Planning Coordinator Salary and Benefits
£25,000 - £27,000
37.5 hours per week, 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday - Friday
23 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutory
Meticulous and able to learn, follow and adhere to procedures to the letter.
Proven excellent planning and scheduling skills.
Organized and fastidious about accuracy, attention to detail, inputting quality and record keeping.
Self-motivated to take ownership of all tasks assigned.
Take full responsibility for the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of their work and who thinks outside the box.
Can juggle a number of tasks at one time, without detriment, and who can work under pressure.
Fast thinking, proactive, reactive and responsive to the requirements of the business.
Has excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and a good telephone manner.
An excellent administrator, computer literate with excellent IT skills – Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous.
Can work alone and as part of a team.
Planning Coordinator Key Responsibilities
Be the logistical customer liaison for this arm of the business.
Manage the end-to-end process of receiving an order, to delivery and ongoing customer support.
Coordinate and schedule the allocation of work between 4 branches.
Prepare quotations, purchase orders, work instructions and make bookings.
Order parts in line with the programme.
Deal with customers in a friendly, helpful and timely manner.
Work to a daily and weekly schedule ensuring all stakeholders are updated.
Ensure all work is completed efficiently and logically.
Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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