Job title: Senior Quality Engineer

Salary: £42,000 - £48,000

Location: Eastbourne

Shift: Early Shift - Monday to Friday, 06:15 - 14:15

Contract Type: Fulltime, Permanent

About Us:

We are innovators, leveraging technology to deliver better solutions for our customers. With nearly 40 years of experience and a team of over 400 employees globally, we are proud to be a leader in our field.

We foster a vibrant work environment focused on excellent company culture, career progression, training, and employee recognition.

What We Offer:

• Engaging social events, including wine tasting, cooking classes, onsite yoga, staff parties, and monthly activities.
• Hybrid working: work from home on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with flexible working hours.
• Access to private medical insurance (optional) and a healthcare cash-back plan.
• Be part of a Carbon Neutral company in key regions, including the UK, France, Germany, and South Africa.
• Modern offices with collaboration spaces, an onsite mini-gym, and a gourmet café offering subsidized food.
• Discounted fitness memberships through GymFlex, with savings of up to 75%.
• Opportunities to join internal initiatives like the Green Team, EDI Team, or Charity Team.
• Tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans available.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days.
• Recognized as one of the UK's Best Companies to Work For.

About the Role:

As a Production Team Leader, you will oversee the daily operations of our factory in Eastbourne, ensuring smooth processes focused on quality, cost, and timely delivery. You will play a vital role in creating a world-class manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Motivate and mentor team members through appraisals, Personal Development Plans (PDPs), and regular 1:1 coaching sessions, fostering leadership development.
• Collaborate with production coaches to identify and address knowledge gaps, ensuring the team meets SQDCP targets.
• Manage shift operations, ensuring production efficiency while promoting a safe and organized workplace. Implement 5S principles and uphold daily management standards.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives with your team to resolve on-site issues, minimizing disruptions and working with Manufacturing and Test Engineers to drive improvements.
• Maintain compliance with ISO9001 and ISO4001 standards by adhering to Integrated Management System (IMS) policies and contributing to audits and certifications.
• Champion Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies through regular audits and continuous safety enhancements.
• Collaborate with the team to meet customer and stakeholder commitments, ensuring accountability for achieving targets and executing plans.
• Provide hands-on support with packing and production tasks, stepping in to cover shift absences and maintain seamless operations.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in production, manufacturing, or a similar industry is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, including experience in career development and performance management.
• Familiarity with LEAN principles and continuous improvement practices is desirable.

Join Us:

We value attitude and potential above all else. If this role excites you but your experience doesn't match every detail, we encourage you to apply.

Collaboration and innovation are at the core of what we do, and we'd love for you to be part of the journey. Apply today!

If you have any questions, please contact Kirk at MDE UK, Bristol.