Your new company

An internationally known manufacturer of safe, durable and unique furniture for multiple public sector organisations. The head office based in Kent has been in operation for over 40 years and has grown from a local company to operating across the globe delivering top quality furniture and customer services to their clients.

Your new role

With the projections of continued growth over the next few years, this company are looking for a Head of Sustaining Engineering to join their team. This is a newly created role and the ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and supporting our existing products and services. They will work to ensure their products and services are best-in-class, that they continue to meet the needs of customers and that they are environmentally conscious. The job holder will also identify and contribute to the resolution of any issues raised with our products or services.

Key Responsibilities & Duties



* Lead, coach and motivate the Sustaining Engineering team
* Identify and lead sustaining engineering activities for existing product ranges.
* Lead cost efficiency projects, including efficiencies in supply chain and material improvements.
* Lead product improvement projects and trouble-shoot after sales issues to offer expert knowledge and innovative solutions.
* Responsible for workload distribution across team members and support with managing priorities.
* Issue a weekly workload report to your direct manager and Directors.
* Liaise and respond to sales and customer issues and / or queries as they arise.
* Ensure team members keep a log of daily work timings to offer accurate work costings.
* Report and highlight any issues within the team to the Head of Department.
* Support ongoing refinement and accuracy of the product manufacturing drawings
* Assisting NPD with product improvement drawings and product manufacturing drawings.
* Contribute and highlight any improvement ideas concerning the team and product efficiencies/ manufacturing cost savings as they arise.
* Confidently manage the Drawing team, offering support & guidance with any issues that may arise, manage performance, and drive the department in meeting and exceeding set goals.
* Support the team and wider department / business with other reasonable tasks as required.



What you'll need to succeed

* Proven experience in leading and supporting a small team in resolving issues,, including work prioritisation and workload allocation.
* The ability to delegate work in order to respond to daily queries within the business.
* Proven excellent technical, manufacturing and space planning experience
* Proven experience of CAD packages - Autodesk Inventor (essential) & Solidworks
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What you'll get in return

* Pension
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
* Extra day's leave for your birthday
* Regular team socials and events
* High quality office environment
* Sustainability focused business
* Free onsite parking / walking distance from train station

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