EMEA Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Are you looking for a new Manufacturing Engineering leadership role leading a dynamic team ?

Passionate about complex electro-mechanical engineering and delivering cutting-edge products shaping the future of industrial and medical technology development?

Eager to join an international organisation that is concentrating its long-term European growth in Manufacturing and R&D operations in France ?

If so , why not read on ?

Euro London’s client , an innovative world leader in 3D printing technologies for additive manufacturing, offers reliable high-performance technology and a variety of advanced applications in healthcare and industrial markets such as the medical, dental, aerospace, defence and automotive sectors.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager should have a strong background in leading technical teams responsible for the production of complex electro-mechanical systems.

As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager you would be responsible for the development, deployment and training of all supply chain production infrastructure, documentation and tools for meeting / exceeding process metrics, targeted financial metrics and company goals.

You’ll identify manufacturing needs, define scope and manage a medium sized team of engineers and technicians who will report to you on progress for active projects.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities in the position can be classified into 5 categories : Team Leadership and Development, Strategic Planning and Execution, Operational Excellence, Support for the production Lifecycle from development to redundancy and Legal and regulatory.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor and develop a diverse team of engineers, based across multiple sites in Europe ( principally on our client’s site near Clermont-Ferrand) fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Identify skills gaps and implement employee development plans to foster a world-class engineering team capable of meeting future engineering and technology challenges.
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations to support team member’s career growth and development.
• Manage the budget for the Manufacturing Engineering team.

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute multi-year operational strategies that align with company objectives.
• Develop and implement long-term goals, KPIs and performance metrics to ensure the team’s contributions align with overall business goals.
• Drive process improvements and improving operational efficiency , ensuring scalability and sustainability.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring projects are completed on time.
• Implement engineering best practice in project management.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and company policies.

Supporting the production of products throughout the product lifecycle ( non exhaustive)

• Contributing to the design and definition of machines for production.
• Participating in supplier and parts qualification (cost reduction).
• Producing manufacturing and inspection files and keeping them up to date.
• Defining routines and instructions for mechanical and electrical integration, inspection and testing for the shop floor.
• Defining, creating and implementing the tools used in manufacturing and inspection.
• Develop, improve and deploy globally consistent manufacturing processes and tools working closely with your US counterpart.
• Training of operators.
• Improving work methods.

Legal and regulatory

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements ( Safety, Environmental, Social)
• Set up the necessary procedures and ensure their application.

Education and training

• A Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or a commercial degree with a technical degree, or equivalent experience is required.
• Very advanced or fluent English and very advanced or fluent French ( written and oral)
• Lean and /or Six Sigma and Project management experience.
• Long-term relevant work experience.
• At least one long-term experience involving management, managing a team of engineers or similar.

Knowledge and skills required

• Experience working in an international organisation, ability to work in matrix organisations.
• A strong affinity for product development , manufacturing and service processes related to the manufacturing of complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent presentational skills, with the ability to tailor the message to different types of audience.
• Action oriented with the ability to work in a medium-large team as well as contribute individually for quick execution of projects.
• High level training, coaching and guidance skills for developing a team of 9 engineers , 2 of whom are experience with others needing skills development and guidance.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of commitment to achieving desired results and to meeting deadlines.
• CAD /SolidWorks preferred.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

This is an excellent time to join a true leader in their sector, developing new products at the forefront of the 3D printing for manufacturing sector. You’ll join a highly motivated and expanding time at a pivotal time in the company’s development as they consolidate their manufacturing operations in France. You’ll work on diverse and stimulating electro-mechanical engineering projects in an international environment where your expertise is valued and where you will contribute to developing a team into a highly performing and collaborative group of experts.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you’re looking for to take your career to the next step, please apply today ! We’ll look forward to hearing from you.