Technical Responsible

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Working arrangement: On-site

Reporting to: Plant Director

Function: Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering

Toulouse, France

The Opportunity

Our client who are a global presence in precision manufacturing are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical and manufacturing engineering activities of its Toulouse site.

As a member of the site leadership team, you will contribute to the definition of the site’s technical strategy and take responsibility for its implementation. You will manage the people, technical resources and investment programmes required to improve operational performance, strengthen process capability and support the site’s growth.

The role covers manufacturing engineering, industrialisation, process control, production technology, continuous improvement and capital investment. You will also lead technical problem-solving activities and support the development and introduction of new products.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be an experienced technical leader with a strong background in manufacturing engineering, industrialisation and operational improvement within a demanding industrial environment.

You will combine strategic thinking with a practical understanding of manufacturing processes and be comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams, investment programmes and complex technical projects.

Required Experience and Knowledge

• Professional working proficiency in English
• Significant technical or engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of machining and associated manufacturing processes.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialisation and process control.
• Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including managers or team leaders.
• Experience managing technical budgets and capital-investment programmes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costs and cost-reduction methodologies.
• Experience leading complex technical projects across multiple functions.
• Knowledge of quality planning, quality documentation systems and structured problem-solving.
• Practical knowledge of tools and methodologies such as FMEA, 5S, Six Sigma, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, SMED and Pareto analysis.
• Knowledge of statistical-analysis techniques.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to lead meetings and influence stakeholders at different organisational levels.
• Strong cross-functional project-management capabilities.
• Ability to coach others and communicate technical knowledge clearly.

Responsibilities:

Technical and Manufacturing Engineering Leadership

• Lead and organise the site’s technical and manufacturing engineering functions.
• Ensure technical documentation and cost estimates are delivered within the timescales required for customer quotations.
• Develop the manufacturing engineering organisation, its working methods and supporting tools.
• Improve the accuracy and reliability of manufacturing routings and departmental productivity.
• Lead the site’s inspection and control-methods activities.
• Ensure that appropriate technical resources are available to meet operational objectives.

Industrialisation and Process Management

• Lead the site’s industrialisation programmes.
• Develop and manage the site process-control plan.
• Coordinate technical, quality and production teams working on process-control and improvement projects.
• Support the redesign and reorganisation of production lines, resources and material flows.
• Develop technical solutions aligned with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Improve the reliability, capability and efficiency of manufacturing processes.

Production Support and Problem-Solving

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in resolving complex production and technical issues.
• Address all factors affecting product manufacture, including specifications, machinery, tooling, raw materials, processes, training and qualification.
• Apply structured problem-solving and statistical-analysis methods.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.

Cost and Investment Management

• Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts.
• Manage the budget relating to the technical function.
• Monitor manufacturing costs associated with production routings and processes.<