Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Our client is a leading global first tier automotive supplier with an extensive UK footprint. We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support the Engineering Manager and lead the plant engineering team.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a first or second tier Automotive environment
• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Some knowledge of electrical systems / robotics
• Able to fault find down to a competent level
• Management of Contractors and issuing of permits to work (legal and safety requirements)
• Highly developed communicator, gaining support by good problem-solving ability, logical decision-making and influencing skills.
• Works well under pressure and without supervision.
• Effective strategist as well as an operational tactician.
• A pragmatic team player able to contribute to the business beyond the engineering function
• Efficient project manager and able to manage others through change; delivers results.
• Financially literate, analytical and agile mind-set and thought pattern.
• Manages self and others in ways which optimise their contribution to business performance, ie through training and development, delegation, motivation etc. Leads by example
• Strong customer focus, continuously looking for ways to improve
• Understanding and ability to instruct and implement Kaizen, TPM and Lean Manufacturing with an in-depth knowledge of WCM / Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and package