Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Manager

Are you looking for a rewarding career in the automotive industry?

At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.  In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.

Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.

Due to business growth, we are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Manager to join our Operations team.

You will drive development and improvement of products and processes to improve efficiency across the plant, resulting in reduced scrap, improved lead times and increasing productivity across all manufacturing processes.

Hours of work are Monday-Wednesday, 7am-6pm and Thursday, 7am-5.30pm and the salary is up to £55k DOE.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.

In return, we offer:

• 19 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Group life scheme
• Annual profit share
• Annual salary reviews
• ZGP24 by HealthHero (remote GP& second opinion service for you and your family, 24/7, 365 days a year)
• Industry leading benefits portal
• Free staff car park
• On site cafeteria
• Cycle to work scheme
• Frequent learning and development opportunities
• Aftersales discounts for you, your friends, and your family
• Company values and long-service awards

The main duties of the role are:

• To develop and implement an improvement strategy, focusing on manufacturing processes and procedures to optimise production efficiency, quality and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity, reduce waste and improve overall performance.
• Lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Team by providing guidance, mentoring and training to ensure the team’s success and growth.
• Manage new product projects right through to production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, production and quality assurance to develop and implement new products and processes.  
• Collaborate with suppliers to source and evaluate new technologies, materials and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshooting problems and optimise production output.
• Oversee all product development procedures to identify deviations from quality standards.
• Keep accurate documentation, perform statistical analysis, and develop a set of KPI’s.

To be effective in this role, you will:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related subject.
• Be an experienced people manager, ideally with 5+ years’ experience.
• Be able to demonstrate experience in process improvement, lean manufacturing, and project management.
• Have familiarity with quality management systems and regulatory requirements.

Previous experience/knowledge in the automotive industry would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you meet our criteria and would like to be part of a friendly and pleasant working environment in the North of Glasgow, a career with the Allied Vehicles Group is the perfect way to fuel that ambition. Please forward your CV stating why you would be suited to the role via the APPLY NOW button.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled and who meets the requirements for the post.

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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