Technical Manager H/F

Do you have 5 years’ experience in electrical and mechanical design and a master’s degree in an industrial discipline?This vacancy may be of interest to you.

• LINE MANAGER: Group Technical Director
• INTERNAL: Sales, procurement and production departments, human resources
• EXTERNAL: Customers and suppliers
• SCOPE: Customers and suppliers

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the site’s technical team (Design Office/Industrialisation) to support the entire product lifecycle, including:

• Product design and co-design with clients,
• Costing of new products and their upgrades,
• Industrialisation of new products and modifications,
• Technical management during series production, particularly in the event of stock-outs, obsolescence or for continuous optimisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the team (work planning, prioritisation, human resources: annual appraisals, training, recruitment, team leadership, targets, communication, etc.)
• Taking the initiative in proposing improvements to work organisation and methods
• Overseeing the training and monitoring of the skills of the entire team
• Understanding and analysing client needs and expectations in order to design the most appropriate technical solution
• Collaborating with clients’ design office technicians to propose and justify technical alternatives that improve efficiency and on-site stock levels, whilst complying with client specifications
• Keep abreast of technical developments regarding new components for clients’ applications
• Lead industrialisation projects: FMEA, FIFAB, 1:1 scale drawings, test programmes, adjustment of assembly lines, crimping and inspection equipment, etc.
• Monitor the production of initial samples or prototypes and refine the manufacturing documentation
• Validate tooling designs for new products
• Ensure the application of industrial processes that guarantee our customers’ critical specifications
• Induct and train new staff
• Work with the Group Industrialisation Manager and lead improvement initiatives at the sites to ensure compliance with Group standards

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Proficiency in reading electrical diagrams
• Proficiency in IT tools and the Office suite
• Knowledge of design software: AutoCAD, SEE Electrical, SolidWorks
• Knowledge of cabinet sizing, component layout and electrical wiring harnesses
• Knowledge of components relevant to client markets
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards
• Familiarity with an ERP system
• English: B2

So? Does this sound like something for you?