Technology Manager

Join us as the Technology Manager in our Glasgow production plant. In this role you will need to lead and manage the plant's technology engineering team, ensuring compliance with automotive industry requirements, environmental standards, and food safety protocols (HACCP, Kosher, Halal). The role involves continuous improvement of processes, product quality, and alignment with customer needs, acting as part of the site leadership team to shape vision and strategy for the Glasgow site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct process engineering activities, including product specification reviews and quality analysis.
• Collaborate with R&D and global product line teams to develop optimized processes, testing procedures, and compliance with ISO and food safety standards.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, employing control and statistical methods.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and performance metrics.
• Ensure effective management of change (MOC) processes, maintaining alignment with industry standards and quality goals.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of products and processes to drive continuous improvement and engineer development.
• Support audits, resolve customer complaints, and address internal non-conformances.
• Set departmental KPIs in line with business objectives and ensure their achievement.
• Provide leadership and coaching to staff, managing performance and development aligned with HR policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering field.
• 6-10 years of technical experience in product realization within manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Proven leadership and cross functional collaboration skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset; Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Familiarity with PPAP, parts submission warrants, and AIAG core tools.
• Certification in VDA 6.3 and knowledge of TS 16949.
• Expertise in statistical process control, ISO standards, and quality assurance techniques.
• Strong ability to set priorities, manage resources, and lead teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and additional benefits package.
• Supportive and dynamic, yet down to earth work environment.
• A flat organization with short lines where ownership and initiatives are valued.
• Opportunities for on the job learning, training, and courses.