Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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Main purpose of the job

Responsible for organising, managing and developing the Manufacturing Engineering team to ensure that the operational team is supported in full and to the expected quality and output standards, and New Product Launch is fully supported with the specification and procurement of equipment / process in a timely manner.

Main missions and results

Manufacturing Engineering & NPI Delivery:

• Oversee Manufacturing Engineering activities across process flow, layout, equipment specification and implementation in line with readiness processes
• Support trials and ensure successful completion of new equipment acceptance and validation
• Provide engineering support across NPI, launch and change management activities
• Liaise with customers and internal functions to support feasibility, problem resolution and product introduction
• Ensure Manufacturing Engineers are actively engaged in NPI and launch delivery.

Quality, Risk & Performance Management:

• Support structured problem-solving (e.g. 8D), ensuring robust root cause and corrective actions
• Promote a proactive approach to quality, identifying and resolving issues early
• Ensure processes and equipment are designed to build in quality and detect issues at source
• Define, track and report KPI performance, ensuring data is accurate, objective and drives action
• Contribute to optimisation of processes to deliver output targets (quality, cost, delivery)

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Promote a strong behavioural safety culture, including hazard identification and safe working practices
• Act as an ambassador for positive Health & Safety behaviours across the organisation
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• Ensure compliance with Artifex HSE procedures, including incident reporting, EHS processes and environmental standards
• Maintain knowledge and application of relevant legislation and standards (e.g. IATF16949 where applicable)

Continuous Improvement & Technology:

• Track and support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Coordinate and participate in Kaizen activities across the site
• Promote the use and understanding of CI methodologies to improve
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