Job description
Praxair Surface Technologies Ltd.
Engineering Manager
Swindon, United Kingdom | req10873
What you will enjoy doing
- As Engineering Manager for our Swindon plant, you will be responsible for the supervision of a team of Engineers, as well as the leadership of engineering projects, processes, methods and procedures to improve operating performance
- You will have ownership of project management and the deployment of new processes and new product introduction, including production validations, needs analysis and equipment selection
- You will maintain approvals and processes for current products and investigate any non-conformances and incidents
- Further, you will interrogate the manufacturing value added and plant financial data to understand profitability of work streams
- Maintaining a data driven focus on Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) whilst working closely with the Quality team to ensure the Plant remains compliant to quality and Regulatory requirements, will be part of your role
- You will be a key contributor in the delivery of the Operations Strategy. Including supporting developing processes, plans and employees to meet the strategic aspirations of our business
- In addition you will identify, justify and execute continuous activity projects to meet annual productivity targets
What makes you great
- You will have a degree/HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent
- You will be adept at managing a team
- Ideally, you have worked in an aerospace or IGT industry previously and have knowledge of Thermal spray applications and technologies
- Some knowledge of nickel alloys and metallurgy would be an advantage
Why you will love working with us
Culturally the organisation is HSEQ orientated, with a compliant ethos, there is no compromise in the quality of work or its safe practices. We continually work together to ensure that our employees and our customers remain safe. We pride ourselves on being hard-working, tenacious and results-driven people who are committed to safety, quality, Inclusion and self-improvement.
Praxair Surface Technologies Ltd acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
What we offer you!
Whether you are looking for a career change or looking for a place to grow, PST Ltd. has a wealth of opportunities. You will quickly feel right at home here. We are a close team that has a local community feel while receiving the benefits associated with a global organisation. You must be confident in being autonomous, making decisions which fit the wider business goals and shaping your own input and value to the business. Helping you to balance work with your life is important to PST Ltd., we have high expectations but understand you have other needs also.
We provide a comprehensive benefits programme that supports employees and their families. We offer flexible hours and a generous 28 day holiday schedule + bank holidays. Other benefits include competitive salaries, private health insurance, dental insurance, pension plan, life assurance, and more.
Salary range: £52,000 - £62,000
Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (motivation letter, resume, certificates) via our online job market.
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