Technical Engineer / Manager

Position: Technical Engineer / Manager
Location: North Sheilds

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE

Our client is a specialist manufacturer supplying bespoke products to the oil & gas and petrochemical sectors. Due to continued growth and future succession planning, they are seeking a Technical Engineer / Manager to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to broaden their responsibilities and develop into a senior technical leadership role. The successful candidate will support engineering projects, maintenance, quality, technical support and compliance, with the opportunity to progress into a Technical Manager position.

Technical Engineer / Manager Position Overview

Manage capital engineering (CAPEX) projects from specification and supplier selection through to implementation.
Identify opportunities to improve and automate manufacturing equipment and processes.
Coordinate preventative maintenance activities and support the upkeep of site infrastructure, including buildings and services.
Manage and maintain the company's Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
Coordinate internal and external quality audits and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain and promote the company's training matrix and competency records.
Provide technical support to customers and internal departments, resolving product and engineering-related queries.
Ensure product compliance across the business and supply chain.
Support CNC programming and operator training, including basic G-code programming and Autodesk Inventor/Fusion.
Assist with Health & Safety activities, including maintaining COSHH/MSDS documentation and supporting NEBOSH/IOSH compliance (training provided where required).

Technical Engineer / Manager Position Requirements

Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
Previous experience within a Manufacturing, Process, Project or Technical Engineering role.
Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
Experience managing engineering projects and driving continuous improvement.
Good understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO standards.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Competent with Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of CNC programming, Autodesk Inventor/Fusion or manufacturing processes would be advantageous.
NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications are desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.
Based within a commutable distance of North Shields.

Technical Engineer / Manager Position Remuneration

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
Full-time, permanent position.
Training and development towards a Technical Manager role.
Company pension.
Holiday entitlement.
Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer with genuine long-term career progression.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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