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Job Number LON2933
Job Title Engineering Manager-Secondary Equipment
Location London
Regions London, ON  
Description

 Allen Professional Search, London office is recruiting for Global Engineering Manager - CNC / Machining Programs for our client, a leading tier one manufacturing company in Strathroy, who has an exciting new opportunity to join their Global Support Group. $90-120K



Job Description:



As a key player in their Global Family, the successful candidate will report to the Vice President of Business Development and Advanced Engineering. You will drive the company's approach and implementation for fixtures, gauges, testers and all secondary machining and assembly equipment. Pushing the envelope in their secondary processes and systems, you will lead them in gaining the competitive edge in the development of new product lines, taking specific needs and developing optimum solutions.



The position of Engineering Manager, Secondary Equipment will play a significant role in the continued development of world-class manufacturing facilities across the globe. Your key focus will be to translate the strategy into action across the business. This will mean retaining a strong hands-on element to your role.
Your duties will also involve:

· Develop and implement updated standards and specifications for secondary equipment and systems, including – but not limited to – CNC Machines, fixtures, dedicated machining/assembly, and robotic machining/assembly. For this purpose, develop and maintain Information Systems that help identify and minimize process variation.

· Support the equipment during the life of the program and champion floor level problem solving activities.

· Maintain a defined and developed supply base of equipment manufacturers that includes a global list of potential suppliers.

· Support customer technical presentations.

· Provide direction in distribution of quote packages, review of vendor quotes, vendor selection; and oversee purchasing and equipment builds to ensure that equipment is ready for production.

· Work closely with outside vendors, engineers, and production, to ensure the equipment performs the needed operations within the specifications. Be instrumental in Supplier Management and Auditing process.

· Provide preventative maintenance procedures and support for all equipment, while ensuring safe working environment is achieved and maintained.

· Work closely with local Health and Safety personnel to ensure human/equipment interface is sound, safe and ergonomically viable over the life of the equipment.

· Implement continuous improvement programs involving changes to equipment processes.

· Ensure cross-functional training is accomplished, including the training of the Manufacturing Technicians.

· Supervise staff, including hiring, training and performance management.



Candidate Requirements:



You will possess a University Degree with a minimum of 10 years progressive experience in developing solutions to program specifications and requirements in manufacturing. P.Eng status would be a distinct advantage. Whilst being involved at a strategic level, the requirement here is for someone to be very hands-on and at the same time maintain a very visible leadership style across the operation. You should be comfortable in a fast moving and ever changing environment, and have the ability to lead change and to win hearts and minds.



You must be able to travel as there will be international travel involved and possibility of being away for extended periods of time.



Qualified candidates please e-mail your resume in confidence to tdahl@allenprosearch.com quoting file 32952, Engineering Manager-Secondary Equipment

NEW APPLICANTS ONLY; If you are a current Allen Professional Search candidate, please contact your Allen consultant about this opportunity directly.

Allen Professional Search would like to thank everyone for their interest; however, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.

We encourage you to visit our website www.allenprofessionalsearch.com regularly to stay up-to-date on new career opportunities.


The People Bank, Placement Group, Allen Professional Search and Aimco are specialty divisions within Canada's leading staffing firm, Design Group Staffing Inc. We provide permanent, contract and temporary personnel for thousands of employment opportunities every year, and employ a customized recruitment approach that will treat you like an individual. Whether you’re looking for your dream job, or something flexible to suit your schedule, you can rely on an experienced recruitment specialist who is dedicated to helping you find the right fit.

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