Job Description
Great opportunity for an External Manufacturing Manager to join a clean technology/sustainability start-up in North Tipperary, close to Limerick city. This new full-time permanent role will be responsible for collaborating with and managing third party vendors & managing technical issues across the network of suppliers who manufacture components, assemblies and finished equipment. This includes both planning and hands-on execution responsibilities as part of a growing organisation. This role would suit an experienced engineer or Lead who is looking for an interesting role with great scope to progress in a young, fast-growing clean tech company. The Role: The External Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for managing technical issues across the network of suppliers who manufacture components, assemblies, and finished equipment that comprise the generations system. This includes both planning and hands-on execution responsibilities as part of a growing start-up organisation. The key area of responsibility are: Technical oversight of the manufacturing of the components, assemblies and finished equipment that comprise the generations systems Lead the identification and resolution of manufacturing and component issues impact the generations supply chain Optimise the manufacturing strategy and methods to optimise cost and quality across the vendor network This role will be part of an Operations Leadership Team and will work collaboratively across functions to deliver the shared goals of the business Responsibilities: Management of the Bill of Materials (BOM) for all components, assemblies and finished equipment Ensure that technical issues relating to the manufacture of the generations system are identified and resolved in a timely manner Optimise the manufacturing sequences and methods for cost and quality and ensure manufacturing instructions are accurate and up to date Establish and maintain strong relationships with the vendor network with regular on-site interaction and support Manage and maintain the product and component specification and ensure adequate controls and testing are in place to Manage the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process to ensure design changes are coordinated across the vendor network Support the sourcing of new vendors and benchmarking prices from existing vendors Provide manufacturing input to the design of new products Identify, agree and report key performance metrics across the vendor network. Flexibility & Teamwork: Our client is a young & growing organisation where priorities can change rapidly in respond to business and customer needs. Colleagues are required to show agility and support each other across functions as required. This can include both task and project responsibilities. Key requirements for the role Qualifications: Education: Bachelors degree in Elec/Mech. Process or Manufacturing Engineering or a related field. Note: Other educational backgrounds may be considered if supported by significant applicable experiences Experience: 7 years of experience in the manufacture of electrical/mechanical equipment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of managing and resolving technical issues with external partners Skills and Competencies: Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent technical skills and deep knowledge of world class manufacturing processes Good knowledge off applicable regulations relating to the manufacture of Elec/Mech equipment (EU machinery directive, US UL requirement etc.) Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Regular presence at vendor locations is required to maintain effective relationships and provide hands on support to resolve key issues. If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Skills: supplier management Mechanical Engineering Process Engineering technical LEAD