Production Engineering Manager; Machining

Production Engineering Manager (Machining)

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Lead the machine shop production engineering team, ensuring efficient machining processes, optimal use of CNC equipment, and adherence to quality standards.

• Development of machine shop support strategy, investments, oversee preparation of cap-ex proposals to ensure the plant efficiency safety, optimisation, efficiently through flexible processes, methods, equipment and outsourced processes.
• Ensure consistent programming standards for multi axis CNC machining centres to ensure flexibility and machine optimisation.
• Support new product introduction with process validation, capability studies and preventive maintenance.
• Oversee the design and improvement of machining processes for CNC milling, turning, grinding operations and provision and maintenance of associated work instructions in support of these.
• Implement tooling strategies and fixture designs to maximize flexibility, efficiency and accuracy.
• Optimisation of cycle times and scrap reduction through data-driven analysis.
• Lead / participate in Kaizen events focused on improving customer service, efficiency and reducing downtime. Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to machining operations.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Engineering to resolve machining-related non-conformances.
• Creation of reports and management information as required.
• Monitor and report on KPIs performance, efficiency savings, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), scrap rates, and cycle times.
• Prepare reports for senior management on process performance and improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrate Company Core Values at all times
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, and fixture design.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software (e.g. MES, Inspection Manager).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex machining issues.
• Engineering Graduate or good HND/HNC
• Relevant leadership / supervisory experience in a manufacturing discipline.
• Problem solving using 8D type analysis
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Ability to prioritise work to changing requirements
• Strong motivational and team management skills
• Experience of working within a recognised quality system and working in accordance with procedures.

• Experience of working with valves or valve related product.
• Understanding of ISO 9001.
• Ability to document Work Instructions for own area
• Qualification in Continuous Improvement (Lean)
• Qualification in Change Management

The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group. Spirax Sarco and Gestra, are our two brands that form Steam Thermal Solutions and are global leaders in the supply of engineered solutions for the design, provision and maintenance of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems. Steam Thermal Solutions has global coverage across 67 operating units (called OpCos), organised into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, Gestra.

Spirax Group is a FTSE
100 and FTSE4

Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our Purpose, supported by our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.

You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days’ paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts’ portal. We also offer a range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan, detailed below.

We are passionate about creating inclusive and…