Mechanical Engineering Design Manager

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Our client Cooper Crouse-Hinds are looking to appoint an exceptional Engineering Manager, to raise the profile of Engineering in their manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity to head up the Engineering function in the business and to implement change management from an Engineering perspective. Supply Chain Management will also fall under your remit and you will be managing a team of designers, programmers, planners, buyers and stores people.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will:

- Actively promote, support and engage in continuous improvement policies and ensure full sustainability of these projects through best operational practices.

- Manage the development and performance of all personnel within your area of responsibility, including indentifying
The right candidate will:

- Be Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or in a similar subject.

- Have operated in an Engineering Management role providing leadership to up to 20 people.

- Have clear evidence of managing a department, where a culture change has been needed.

- Have a strong ability to plan & prioritise heavy and diverse workloads to self and others, also demonstrating sound problem solving abilities, organisation skills and keen attention to detail.

- Be an excellent communicator - both written and verbal - at all levels, demonstrating the ability to influence and negotiate where necessary.

- Have an understanding of Supply Chain and best practice procedures.
Cooper Crouse-Hinds is a Divisions of Cooper Industries (NYSE: CBE), a global electrical products manufacturer with 2010 revenues of $5.1 billion. Founded in 1833, Cooper's sustained success is attributable to a constant focus on innovation, evolving business practices while maintaining the highest ethical standards and meeting customer needs. Cooper Crouse-Hinds (UK) are premier manufacturers for the last 30 years,of high quality fabricated metallic enclosures and junction boxes configured to meet the requirements of the most demanding hazardous area and industrial environmental applications.
c£40,000 - 45,000+car+package

Apply to Ciara Kelleher quoting Job Ref: MPJT13173326

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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