For our Aerospace site in Bedhampton - part of The Fuel and Motion Control Systems (FMC) - we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
In this role, as part of the plant Leadership team, you will be responsible for achieving business and financial goals by developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement / cost out initiatives across the organisation.
Additional responsibility includes executing the organisations strategic plan consistent with UK & European legislation, and local regulations, established industry standards, and customer requirements.
The role is based on site, in Bedhampton.
Responsibilities: Budget responsibility for Manufacturing Engineering department, site consumable spends, Material Usage Variance MUV and CapEx owner for the site Responsible for the introduction, development and continuous improvement of all manufacturing processes and product structures across the site Accountable for commitment and cross functional delivery of site financial cost savings (Manufacturing cost out) through employing continuous improvement and lean methodologies.
Lead the culture of continuous improvement Manage on site and off site supplier contracts & relationships.
Develop strategic partnerships to reduce costs and improve performance Responsible for development and delivery of the site manufacturing strategy and related infrastructure projects Collaborate with the Engineering & Program Management Organizations throughout new product design to minimize product development costs and maximize useful life of products Site owner for Manufacturing excellence Quality Leading Indicators (QLI) such as PPAP, Process standard Work & Special Processes.
Site owner for ProLaunch deployment category within Operations Assessment.Supplier transitions and new product gate reviews Develop and integrate new processes, methodologies and emerging technologies as to provide competitive advantages for the business Lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineering department providing a vision and strategy for the organization.
Develop high performance teams Qualifications: Relevant Engineering Degree, or equivalent qualification Detailed knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques i.e.
Value Stream Mapping, one piece flow Exposure to Industry 4.0 tools and technologies is desired Understanding of Six Sigma concepts and tools and where they relate to minimizing process / product variability i.e.
regression analysis, design of experiments, hypothesis testing, etc.
Ensuring they are deployed appropriately Thorough understanding of Problem Solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e.
thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Gage R & R, control charts, Pareto charts Experienced in using Project Management tools Proficiency in various software applications i.e.
Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, MS Office suite, MiniTab Knowledge of industry and customer specific quality processes (i.e., ISO9001, AS9100) Knowledge of product and end user application/specifications, including product testing requirements.
(design/process interface) Knowledge of manufacturing principles and technical specifications to support facilities competencies i.e.
assembly, testing Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams Understand application of SPC and gauge R&R Managing teams, including coaching, mentoring & performance management Customer / Supplier interfacing skills (presentations, negotiations) What we offer: Competitive compensation and benefits package Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team Flexible working solutions We make your aspirations matter Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving peoples lives and the environment through power management technologies.
We make your wellbeing matter We put your health and safety first.
Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, its about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information.
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