An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Aluminium Fabrication Manager to join the European leading supplier of glass fabrication solutions.
BASIC SALARY: £44,000 - £52,000
BENEFITS:
· Bonus
· Contributory Pension
· Life Assurance
· 25 Days Holiday plus Stats
LOCATION: Birmingham
JOB DESCRIPTION: Aluminium Fabrication Manager - Aluminium - window / door hardware, fenestration
After undergoing a strategic business review, current company growth and as well as opportunities that have arisen, we are now looking to strengthen our Senior Management team to cover Aluminium Systems.
The Aluminium Product Manager will play a pivotal technical role within our organisation, acting as the key liaison between the Aluminium Systems Manager, the UK Technical Team, and the German Product Management Team. This role is aligned with the strategic direction set by the Aluminium Strategy Manager. A deep technical understanding of aluminium windows and doors, along with the ability to identify suitable hardware solutions from our product range, is crucial for success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Collaborate closely with the UK Technical Team and Euro Product Management Team to ensure technical developments align with both customer needs and market demands.
* Provide in-depth technical feedback on aluminium window and door hardware.
* Serve as the primary technical point of contact between UK and German teams, ensuring seamless communication and cooperation on product development.
* Contribute technical input for new product development, ensuring hardware solutions meet customer demands and compliance standards.
* Create product solution libraries for customer-focused reference.
* Organise regular technical discussions between teams to ensure consistent information flow regarding product updates and challenges.
* Participate in the quality assurance process, ensuring all hardware solutions meet regulatory and technical standards.
* Prioritise technical projects in line with business strategy, focusing on delivering effective and customer-centric solutions.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* Strong technical expertise in the aluminium window market, with an ability to identify and recommend hardware solutions from our product portfolio.
* Proven experience working with international product management teams, particularly in Germany, alongside UK-based technical teams.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate customer needs into actionable product developments.
* Experience with reading and using CAD / STEP / DXF files.
* The understanding of fenestration hardware and aluminium profiles would be advantageous.
THE COMPANY:
We are a European, market-leading manufacturing group supplying innovative window and glass systems, through specification to architectural practices and building contractors as well as via established distributor and retail channels.
We manufacture at 7 sites and distribute from a further 5 across Europe.
We are at the forefront of innovation and our products offer clients the full spectrum of solutions.
PROSPECTS:
* The opportunity to join a brand leading name and Europe-wide manufacturer.
* The company has an active policy of promotion from within and offers the genuine opportunity to develop your career.
* This position will be challenging but also tremendously rewarding.
* Coaching, mentoring, and training are an integral part of the company's culture.
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £44,000.00-£52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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