About the job
Fastnet are delighted to partner with an expanding MedTech organisation looking to appoint an experienced and highly driven Engineering Leader to lead and manage the Engineering team to support the plant in delivering on customers demand and NPI and further develop a culture of excellence in the function. This role will suit an ambitious, agile Engineering Manager looking to further develop their leadership career in a fast paced, dynamic and environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a diverse engineering team. Mentor and coach to develop the capability and effectiveness of the team and ensure compliance with the training and succession plan for the team.
- Develop departmental technical capability, in line with customer needs.
- Deliver on goals and targets to meet customer needs and demand requirements
- Drive cross functional programs in support on continuous improvements in quality, delivery and cost.
- Be an active contributor to plant wide projects
- Take part and lead as required Projects and new installations.
- Support the plant in delivering on customers’ demand and new products
- Develop succession, training and yearly goals and plans for direct reports
- Support and lead corporate initiatives as required
- Ensure all new and existing processes are designed to comply with industry standards and H&S regulations.
- Some typical responsibilities will include managing Machine / Process Uptime and throughput, Process Yield and the enhancement and development of procedures and process.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Engineering (Level 8)
- Proven team management and leadership capabilities. Ability to manage and improve the performance of a diverse team.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar role within a high-volume multinational manufacturing organization. Some MedTech experience would be preferred.
- Strong technical process knowledge
- Teamwork and stakeholder management
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to manage and improve the performance of a diverse team.
- High degree of initiative and self-accountability towards the achievement of objectives
