Technical and Engineering Manager

SeAH Wind; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Tees Valley is seeking a Technical and Engineering Manager to oversee production standards, lead engineering teams, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in engineering, have experience in welding and fabrication, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, 25 annual leave days, private medical insurance, and more.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

5% employer pension contribution

Private Medical insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Strong background in welding, fabrication, and machining environments.
• Experience in leading engineering projects and teams.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain production standards for welding technology.
• Lead a team of production and welding engineers.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize operational standards.

Skills

Leadership in production engineering

Welding technology

Continuous improvement tools (PDCA, Six Sigma)

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Membership in a recognized professional institution

Job description

Technical and Engineering Manager

SeAH Wind – Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

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Responsibilities & Qualifications

As the Engineering and Technical Manager, you will be responsible for establishing, controlling, and maintaining the production standards of operation, including welding technology, processing reliability, and equipment performance. Your role will also involve providing leadership in process innovation and development.
You will ensure that production standards are established and maintained for welding technology, process reliability, and equipment standard times. Your focus will be on reducing the cost of poor quality (COPQ) through continuous improvement principles. You will oversee production engineering requirements at a project level, ensuring work instructions, process drawings, and tooling designs are provided. Additionally, you will be committed to research, development, and innovation to stay competitive and enhance operational efficiency.
Safety will be a key priority in your role, ensuring that working processes and product handling are carried out safely. You will collaborate closely with the production team to maintain operational standards and controls. You will lead a team of production and welding engineers, guiding them through change programs and encouraging them to embrace change as a key driver of success.
You will be responsible for creating and maintaining efficient working procedures and identifying opportunities for improvement in engineering tools and methodologies. You will approve engineering documentation as necessary and assess new tenders and bids to identify future investment needs, including tooling and process improvements.
You should hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline and be knowledgeable in continuous improvement tools such as PDCA, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, 5 Whys, and APQP4Wind. You will need to demonstrate leadership skills in production engineering, with experience in welding, fabrication, and machining environments. A passion for developing engineering talent and an innovative approach to engineering execution will be key. Membership (or Fellowship) in a recognized professional institution is preferred. You will need strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
In return, we can offer an attractive base salary, 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, a 5% employer pension contribution, Medicash, Private Medical insurance and life insurance.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing

Equality & Diversity

All applications will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We know that getting this right is crucial for us to live our values: Honest, Passionate and Professional.

Simply put, SeAH Wind value you whoever you are.