Engineering Manager

Equipment Manufacturing & Assembly
c.�75,000 + Bonus + Car + Benefits
Location: Norwich
The Role
Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you will be instrumental in developing, defining, and implementing the strategy for the engineering department. In addition, your key responsibilities will also include:

• Working closely with the Operations Director to lead, manage and develop a customer focused engineering team.
• To embed best practises in continuous improvement, value engineering and design for manufacturing.
• Engagement with the relevant stake holder's customers, suppliers and manufacturers to drive improvements in reliability and cost of goods.
• Play a key role in interpreting customer needs, being the Voice of the Customer both internally and externally and be directly involved in the development and introduction of new products.

The Candidate
Ideally with a Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, this role requires an individual with extensive knowledge of "best practises" in CI, value engineering, DFM, together with NPD/NPI. Your CV and experience MUST also demonstrate your capability and achievements in:

• Strong team management skills, with an extensive track record of leading, managing and mentoring an engineering team and function.
• Extensive experience of Engineering, Technical or Manufacturing Management is essential, together with setting standards for best practises in modern manufacturing techniques.
• Be able to demonstrate a highly successful track record of delivering NPD/NPI projects on time and within budget.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability influence and persuade at all levels.

The Company
Backed by the resources of a multi-million turnover parent, our client is a leading developer and supplier of equipment, together with sustainable materials for a prestigious portfolio of global Blue-Chip companies and instantly recognisable food brands. A reputation built on continued investment in New Product Development, product quality and providing the highest levels of customer service. They enjoy market leading status with their products and systems now installed in more than forty-five countries worldwide.
How to Apply
This is a high profile, challenging role offering you the opportunity to join a highly profitable and cash rich organisation that will grow significantly. If you are driven by job satisfaction in a results-oriented company, thrive on autonomy, and wish to make a positive contribution to the future success and direction of a business, please apply attaching your full CV in Word format and quote your current remuneration details, together with reference no (phone number removed).