Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job Description and Person Specification

Reports To:

Operations Director

Department:

Operations

Line Management Responsibility

Management of staff

Hours of work

Full-time

Background

Analox is a well established global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of complex gas sensing products andsystems. Our equipment is used across a diverse range of markets and applications such as submarines, space, beverage and deep seadiving. We have 116 people across our two sites in North Yorkshire, UK and California, USA, and are currently pursuing expansionplans into France.

Analox is known for its positive and supportive work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and collaboration. We are aworld leading provider of gas monitoring solutions, providing employees with an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology inever-changing environments and make an impact in growing industries.

We truly believe that our people are what makes Analox great. We invest heavily in employee training and development and provideopportunities for career advancement, helping team members to excel and thrive in their chosen path.

Analox has a diverse and talented team of employees who work together to drive success, providing a dynamic and collaborative workenvironment, if you would like to be a part of this please look at our current vacancies below.

Overall Purpose of the Role

As a key member of the Operations Management Team, the Manufacturing Engineering manager will lead and develop a team of 8Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians to deliver comprehensive engineering support across legacy products, new productintroduction, and broader business needs. Fostering a culture of technical excellence, compliance and innovation while maintainingthe highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency to support the company''s strategic objectives and growth ambitions.

Main Responsibilities

* Lead and develop a high-performing team of Manufacturing Engineers (Production Support and New Product Introduction) througheffective coaching and mentoring. Build technical capabilities and career progression while fostering a collaborative andinnovative working environment.

* Provide technical expertise and Manufacturing Engineering best practices to resolve manufacturing challenges and delivertraining to the manufacturing team across standard products, legacy products and processes.

* Deliver robust Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and manufacturing engineering best practices throughout the New ProductIntroduction (NPI) process, working alongside the Design and Project teams. Ensure project deadlines, cost and qualityrequirements are met.

* Ensure functional and documented training is delivered to the manufacturing team to achieve successful NPI handovers.

* Support new business development by providing technical expertise for bids, estimates, and proposals for larger contracts.

* Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, industry standards, and manufacturing process procedures/special processesmandated by key customers including BAE Systems.

* Collaborate across the Operations team and wider business providing technical expertise to achieve best practice and deliverdepartmental level objectives. Support customer visits and supplier visits when required.

* Own and manage departmental budgets, identifying and implementing new equipment and technologies in line with businessstrategy.

* Develop and maintain departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to proactively drive improvement across the department.

* Support servicing, factory acceptance testing and customer commissioning across the business.

Health and Safety

Proactively promote a culture of safety by taking ownership and encouraging others to do the same. Lead by example by consistentlyadhering to and championing safety practices and policies. Support 5S initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards.Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses as needed to ensure a safe and organized workenvironment.

Equality and Diversity

Analox are committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy which affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment andopportunity in employment irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy ormaternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviourto their behaviour to other employees and service users.

Analox Values

At Analox, our values, Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Pride, Integrity, and Boldness, are at the heart ofeverything we do, guiding how we work together, innovate, and serve our customers.

Job Title Person Specification

If you have a disability and have any special requirements that impact on your ability to meet any of the essential criteriaplease contact a member of the HR team.

JOB RELATEESSENTIAL

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

How Criteria will be identified

Education/ Knowledge and Qualifications

Qualified by Experience

Chartership or Working towards

Lean Manufacturing qualification

People Management Qualification

Degree qualified in a relevant engineering subject - e.g. electronics/electrical, mechanical or manufacturing engineering.

A

Skills, and Abilities

Understanding of ERP Systems

Supplier Development

People Management

Problem Solving

Drawing and manufacturing specification interpretation

Ability to work in a high variety, low volume environment.

CAD Usage

Lean Manufacturing

APQP/PPAP

A, I

Experience

2 Years + Manufacturing engineering management / lead experience.

Working in a electronic / electro mechanical environment

5 Years + Manufacturing engineering management experience.

Working in regulated industries - Aerospace / Defence

A

Personal Attributes

People oriented.

Positive personality / Energy.

Can-do attitude.

Quality first attitude.

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