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Mechanical Design & Engineering Manager (Specialist Equipment)

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Mechanical Design & Engineering Manager (Specialist Equipment) Edinburgh £46,000 - £52,000 + Vehicle + Fuel card + 25 days holiday + Early Finish Friday + Mon to Friday only Are you looking to work for a small but outstanding employer which offers an environment with all new machinery and equipment, where you will oversee the design and production of finished equipment that makes a difference in the community? Would you like to work for a company with an outstanding order book that has been nominated for a number of innovation and growth awards? On offer is a blended, hands-on leadership role combining design and production technical leadership (50%) with operations management (50%). You will own end-to-end delivery from raw materials through fabrication, assembly, quality, warehousing, and dispatch. You will set the gold standard for weld quality, mechanical assembly and finishing, train and mentor the team, and ensure every product is safe, durable, and compliant to the EN 1176 standards for play equipment. In parallel, you will run the operational engine: planning, inventory, logistics, KPIs, and the day-to-day systems that support ISO 9001. The successful candidate must be comfortable transitioning from a welding mask to a management meeting within the same hour. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign of Specialist Equipment using Fusion 360Production & Workshop LeadershipOwn the day-to-day workshop flow from raw material prep to final bolt-on assemblySet and enforce the benchmark for weld quality, structural integrity, and finishingTranslate technical drawings into step-by-step fabrication instructionsMaintain welding equipment and critical toolingProduction Planning & Scheduling, Inventory, Warehousing & DispatchQuality System Execution (ISO 9001)The person:Proven experience leading a fabrication/assembly workshop/manufacturing environmentExperience with Design of Mechanical EquipmentStrong hands-on capability in MIG/TIG welding and heavy-duty assemblyAbility to interpret technical drawings and translate them into shop-floor instructionsIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Keywords: Design, Fusion 360, Fabricator, MIG, TIG, Workshop Manager, Quality, ISO9001, Production Manager, Engineering Drawings Reference Number: BBBH24308C We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.JBRP1_UKTJ
Location:
Edinburgh
Job Type:
FullTime

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