Technical Services Manager

My Client is a rapidly growing manufacturing site in Wigan, creating a premium product sold in the UK & European markets. Due to this period of growth & their products continued success across the UK & in Europe, we are currently seeking a professional, experienced Technical Services Manager, with an understanding of the manufacturing process & an appreciation of design.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of around 10 years in improving product ranges through product/component supply choice.

What will you be responsible for in your new role:

The design and development of new products as well as the administration of existing ranges.

• Reporting directly to the Managing Director.
• Experience of Managing a Technical Cad Dept preferably for a production company
• Design and develop new products.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the Technical office.
• Responsible for providing concise technical information to the factory staff.
• Excellent prospects for career progression.

What will your day look like :

• Creating and revision of production drawings and information.
• Responsible for translation of design ideas into production engineering drawings.
• Maintaining current information including Bills of Materials and Manufacturing documents.
• Investigate production processes and improve efficiencies.
• Assist in research and development
• Understand and implement regulations that are related to the product range. This includes inspections.
• Investigate and process customer requirements for the Sales department.
• Improve efficiencies on the production line by design and product selection.
• Reduce material cost in new and current products.
• Perform duties as and when directed by the supervisor.

Internally, you will work closely with:

• R&D Team
• Purchasing Manager
• Managing Director
• Production Manager
• Line Managers

What do you need to succeed as a technical Services Manager:

• Good CAD skills both in 2D and 3D, preferably AutoCAD LT
• Managing and meeting cost targets.
• Communicating effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers, translating technical information.
• Participating in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the new product process.
• Ensuring the successful integration of a new product to the production line.
• Experience in manufacturing techniques and how to improve efficiencies on a production line.
• Sufficient engineering capability and experience to create effective engineering solutions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good team working skills.
• The ability to work with a low level of supervision and intervention.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• An understanding of Manufacturing systems, Bills of Materials and stock codes.
• An understanding of Building Regulations and prefabricated buildings preferable but not essential.
• The selection and application of materials and processes appropriate to each design element.
• Experience of selecting suitable components and suppliers to reduce cost and improve quality.

Measures of Success :

• Correct and concise drawings issued to the factory.
• Level of materials saves from current product line and new designs.
• Effectiveness of ideas on improving product design.
• Effectiveness of ideas on improving production efficiency.
• Progression of projects targeting new designs.

If this sounds like the role you have been waiting for, then click apply now or give me a call for more information.

Jayne

07484044731