As a top tier COMAH site my clients' commitment to Site Safety, Health, Environment and Quality is paramount to ensuring the success of the business. The company has significant contracts with global customers and as part of their supply chains is audited and commercially exposed to delivering a Compliant service.
Building on previous successes, this role takes responsibility for a team of SHE Engineers and Technicians, a Quality Manager and department including QA and QC operations.
This is a senior appointment working with the site leadership team with the brief to make HSEQ central to all that is done in the business through leadership excellence.
The following skills are essential to delivering success:
Leadership / Management / Influence / Authority
An evangelising ability to communicate and "on side" peers
Motivational / passionate / astute and focused
HSEQ leadership experience in manufacturing (COMAH site experience would be helpful)
An energy and desire to change mind sets and entrenched views for the betterment of all
My client, based in East Kilbride is an electronics business with a global presence. As an organisation, they are fully committed to their green credentials and have a focus on providing innovative energy- saving products.
The East Kilbride site has a relatively small, but growing team who have a real focus on the technology and a great working atmosphere with room for new possibilities and ideas. As part of the expansion of this team, they are now seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer.
Your Challenge
Generate mechanical design concepts for power conversion products
Conversion of concept into detailed, producible parts such as sheet metal enclosures and cabinets
Sub-system assemblies
Heat-sinks
Detailed 3D Modeling of injection-moulded plastic parts
Interface with internal functions, customers and suppliers
Understand design and system requirements of SMPS products
Your Profile
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
At least seven years’ experience
Good 3D CAD knowledge (knowledge of Pro-E will be an advantage)
Strong ability in product conceptualisation, modelling and design
Good knowledge of machining, sheet metal, casting, extrusion and plastic moulding manufacturing processes and materials
Good knowledge of manufacturing tolerances and optimal design considerations
Knowledge and experience of product design and qualification cycle
Experience of at least 2 complete life cycles of new products
Operations / Factory Manager
My client is a leading Telecoms Solutions Provider who specialises in the manufacture of Fibre, Blown Fibre Tubing and Ducting systems for the telecoms sector as well as Drainage, Water and Power Sectors, we are a manufacturer with a global presence based in the Scottish Border, they have a strong reputation for delivering excellent results to their customers.
The Operations /Factory Manager will have a demonstrable track record of achievement and ideally be familiar/experienced in manufacturing of products similar in nature to the process of extrusion. Ideally the Operations /Factory Manager should have had some experience of P&L, budget control, manufacturing performance, new product introduction/design and costing. This position would also suit an ambitious and capable middle manager who is ready to take the next step.
The company has an excellent reputation for supporting our employees and this represents an excellent opportunity to join a fast growing, reputable organisation. The Operations /Factory Manager will take a senior position at the main facility in the Scottish Borders with the responsibility to lead and develop a close team whilst ensuring the company's products are the best in the industry.The Operations / Factory Manager's Key responsibilities include
Managing daily operations within the Factory.
Improve efficiency and effectiveness of production operations.
Implementing new procedures/products.
P&L/Product costing responsibility.
Staff management and development.
Training new employees.
Developing new business opportunities/products.
Ensuring KPI and Revenue targets are met.
Reporting.
Any other ad hoc duties.
Deliver excellent customer service and ensure communications with customers (internal/external) are of the highest standard.
Key skills
Managing people in a production environment of reasonable scale (£25million +).
Lean or Six Sigma experience would be advantageous.
Leadership and team work skills.
Ability to communicate with customers and all levels of staff in a professional and responsive manner.
Ability to develop and implement new procedures and products with good understanding of manufacturing costing.
Problem solving and conflict management skills.
Negotiation skills and ability to build relationships
