Manufacturing Engineering Manager; Telehandler

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

£49,519 - £64,000 (depending on experience)

Desford, Leicestershire – full‑time office based role

20 months, full‑time, 37.5 hours per week

W/C 26th January

W/C 2nd February

Are you someone who can inspire change and innovation? We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager who is ready to dive straight in! You will lead a team of Engineers, Technicians and apprentices developing manufacturing processes, tooling and tool design, and equipment necessary to successfully and economically produce Caterpillar’s world‑class Telehandler.

• Oversee manufacturing engineering teams and develop the personnel that perform and support the plant operating functions.
• Monitor and report on project health, including issue management to ensure People, Quality, Velocity and Cost targets are achieved.
• Facilitate the development of manufacturing process solutions working with functional teams, using tools such as process flows, PFMEAs, and control plans. Promote lean and quality as a focus within the business.
• Project management – full scope, development, budgets, resources and management of NPI or Improvement projects (Technology/Efficiency/Quality) from initiation to production and program completion.
• Lead tool design, assembly, manufacturing processing, cost estimating, systems planning, layout, standards, releasing, etc.
• Manage development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems and other operating infrastructure used to realise operating goals and objectives.
• Lead the installation of new machines and equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical manufacture or assembly of quality parts.

Note: The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your qualifications and skills relevant to the criteria outlined. Depending on the volume of applications, the shortlisting criteria may be enhanced.

• Manufacturing Processes:
  Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
• Project Management:
  Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organise, monitor, budgets and control projects, ensuring efficient utilisation of technical and administrative resources to achieve project targets.
• Manufacturing Safety:
  Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work‑related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

• Judgment and Decision Making:
  Knowledge of process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximise organisational performance.
• Problem Management Process – MFG:
  Knowledge of manufacturing problem management processes, methodologies and techniques; ability to use a disciplined approach to bring that problem to a successful resolution.
• Leading Teams:
  Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Demonstrated success in managing cross‑functional teams to achieve project goals and drive continuous improvement.

• Lean Manufacturing:
  Knowledge of the philosophy, fundamentals and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing…