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:

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


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


3. Operational Excellence
   
   
   
   1. Oversee day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring projects are completed on time.
   
   
   2. Implement engineering best practices in project management.
   
   
   3. Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
   
   
   4. Support the production of products throughout the product lifecycle (non-exhaustive):
      
      - Contribute to the design and definition of machines for production.
      
      - Participate in supplier and parts qualification (cost reduction).
      
      - Produce manufacturing and inspection files and keep them up to date.
      
      - Define routines and instructions for mechanical and electrical integration, inspection, and testing for the shop floor.
      
      - Define, create, and implement the tools used in manufacturing and inspection.
      
      - Develop, improve, and deploy globally consistent manufacturing processes and tools working closely with your US counterpart.
      
      - Train operators.
      
      - Improve work methods.
   
   
   
   


4. Legal and Regulatory
   
   
   
   1. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (Safety, Environmental, Social).
   
   
   2. 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

1. Experience working in an international organization, ability to work in matrix organizations.


2. A strong affinity for product development, manufacturing and service processes related to the manufacturing of complex electro-mechanical systems.


3. Analytical and problem-solving skills.


4. Excellent presentational skills, with the ability to tailor the message to different types of audience.


5. Action-oriented with the ability to work in a medium-large team as well as contribute individually for quick execution of projects.


6. High-level training, coaching, and guidance skills for developing a team of 9 engineers, 2 of whom are experienced with others needing skills development and guidance.


7. Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of commitment to achieving desired results and to meeting deadlines.


8. CAD/SolidWorks preferred.


9. 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 team 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.

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Location: Clermont-Ferrand, FR

Posted Date: 11/26/2024