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Due to their continued expansion, our client has an immediate requirement for a talented and self motivated Process Engineering and Facilities Manager, for their expanding site in Portsmouth.

The successful candidate will oversee the design, implementation, and optimisation of manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet both production goals and quality standards. Additionally, the role involves managing all aspects of facilities maintenance, including equipment, infrastructure, and safety compliance. They will also drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and collaborate closely with other departments to ensure operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Process Engineering & Facilities Management
Primary point of contact for site management, security, and landlord regarding all facility-related matters.
Lead the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Ownership & governance of production processes in collaboration with other departments.
Analyze production workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements.
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
Oversee the installation and commissioning of new equipment and processes.
Develop, introduce and maintain process documentation, including process flow diagrams, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
Implement and ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality management systems (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
Oversee the Investigation of new technologies, creating business cases for investment and capital expenditure plans.
Management of engineering & process changes including:
Responsibility for checking Bill of Materials in ERP and ensuring these tie up with design intent
Responsible for routing definitions in ERP and ensuring these tie up with design intent
Documentation up-dates
Task management to ensure smooth cut over of engineering changes
Management of communications with key stakeholders to understand change requirements
Support/lead improvements in the change control processes
Manage the maintenance and operation of all facilities, including buildings, utilities, and equipment.
Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend the life of assets.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Oversee facility upgrades, renovations, and capital projects.
Manage relationships with external contractors and service providers.
Develop and manage facilities budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial efficiency.
Coordinate space planning, ensuring the optimal use of available space to support business operations.
Available for occasional call-outs as required to address urgent facility or equipment issues.

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and facilities staff.
Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the team.
Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback to team members.
Collaborate with HR on recruitment, training, and development programs for the engineering and facilities teams.

Key Deliverables

Ensure a high level of equipment uptime by implementing key programs (TPM, OEE).
Documentation & ERP accuracy to allow manufacturing to build to design intent.
Maintaining and gaining required certification to standards (AS9100 etc).
Deliver assigned engineering and facilities projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
Successful coordination and completion of large-scale equipment installations or facility upgrades.

Key Metrics

Projects – On-time, delivered scope, on budget
Health & Safety – Accidents, Near Misses, Improvement Actions
Quality – Yield, Quality Escapes, Aging NCRs, Scrap
Delivery – OTD, Past Due
Productivity – Lead Time, Cycle Time, OEE
Compliance - Maintain compliance in accordance with legislations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering preferred) or a related field.
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in process engineering, facilities management, or a related field
Lean operational implementations experience
Project management of improvement & capital projects
Aerospace / Defence experience preferred
Electronics manufacturing experience a significant advantage
Strong leader, influencer and cross functional relationship builder
Confident presenter to customers and internal stakeholders
High level of organisation and strategic planning skills

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, our client offers a 4.5 day week and the opportunity of significant career advancement.

To apply, or for more detail, please send your latest CV to our retained consultant Steve Johnstone at Morson Talent on  or call (Apply online only).

Morson Talent is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy

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