Job Title: Production Engineering Manager
Location: Middlesbrough
The Company: A leading organisation in the offshore wind sector, committed to creating a safe working environment, minimising environmental impact, and delivering high-quality products.
Salary: Circa £55,000 - £75,000 (DOE)
Benefits:
* Comprehensive health benefits
* Retirement savings plan
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* Support for work-life balance
Job Description:
The Production Engineering Manager will oversee and drive the optimisation of production processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety across the operation. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on production engineering expertise to improve manufacturing workflows, enhance productivity, and maintain operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage production engineering processes, including process improvements, efficiency enhancements, and problem-solving initiatives.
* Define, implement, and uphold production standards, with a focus on welding, processing, and operational equipment.
* Oversee the planning and coordination of production projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
* Provide leadership in troubleshooting production line issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime.
* Foster innovation in manufacturing processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to introduce new technologies, tools, and methods.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximise resource utilisation and output quality.
* Manage and develop the Production Engineering Team, providing mentorship, training, and performance evaluations.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders to align production goals with business needs.
* Oversee the implementation of production-level engineering requirements, including testing and validation of processes and products.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards throughout production operations.
Skills & Experience:
* Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in manufacturing/engineering.
* Proven experience in a production or manufacturing engineering role.
* Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of mentoring and building high-performing teams.
* Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical capabilities.
* Professional accreditation with an industry-related body would be advantageous.
* Experience withing welding or fabrication is desirable.
* CAD experience is desirable.
Why Should You Apply?
* Join a leading company in an innovative sector, making a tangible impact on environmental sustainability.
* Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
* Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
* Contribute to meaningful work in the renewable energy industry, driving change and innovation