Technical Manager

Technical Manager

My client are looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join the Precision Engineering team based near Plymouth.

The role will be 39 hours a week, 07:30-16:30 Monday – Thursday, 07:30 – 12:30 on a Friday.

You will be reporting directly to the General Manager, working within a small management team in a highly dynamic company so will need to be comfortable working quickly and independently at times.

Responsibilities:

• Quoting and liaising with customers
• Processing orders and supporting production
• Continuous improvement (5S and lean manufacturing principles)
• Supporting sales functions
• Specific customer account management and ownership
• Monitoring and maintaining quality standards
• Overseeing and managing ISO 9001 compliance
• Reporting directly to the General Manager and supporting them with day-to-day business activities

Experience and skills:

• Previous technical/operational management experience within an engineering SME
• Preferably time-served apprenticeship in toolmaking/machining/welding/fabrication
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of engineering techniques (machining, welding, fabrication) sufficient enough to quote, advise customers and guide production
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing techniques and 5S principles
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to work within a small team and be multidisciplined when needed
• Dedicated, driven and reliable

Salary £45-50k depending on experience

25 days annual leave + bank hols (1 additional day per year to a max of 27 days)

Annual bonus subject to company performance. Up to 20% achievable.

Company share scheme soon to be available.

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