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Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Ref: AS5110856

Gloucester, UK

£40,000

  • Permanent
  • Lean Manufacturing Expert
  • Team Development Skills
  • Product Innovation Specialist

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned Lead Manufacturing Engineer with an impressive track record in New Product Introduction across several key industries. With a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, the candidate has developed a strong proficiency in composite, electro-mechanical, and hydraulic systems. Their career spans roles in regional aerospace manufacturing, mid-size defense contracting, and national industrial equipment supply, making them well-versed in a variety of production environments.

They boast a notable ability to lead teams through complex manufacturing process developments and optimisations, ensuring products meet rigorous standards while improving efficiency and reducing costs. Known for a collaborative and innovative approach, they excel at steering projects that align tightly with business objectives and technical requirements.

What makes them great?

  • Cost reduction and efficiency improvement - Implemented automation strategies that cut production costs significantly while enhancing output quality.
  • Enhanced system reliability - Developed testing regimes that improved system throughput and reliability by 20%.
  • Reduced time-to-market - Managed the deployment of new technologies that accelerated product launches by 15%, boosting competitiveness and market responsiveness.

Areas of expertise

  • Lead expert in New Product Introduction (NPI) - Spearheading initiatives to bridge the gap between design and production, enhancing manufacturability and product launch success.
  • Process optimisation in manufacturing - Skilled in deploying lean manufacturing principles to improve product throughput and reliability by substantial margins.
  • Team leadership and development - Capable of nurturing and managing engineering teams to foster innovation and deliver on project goals effectively.