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Production Engineering Manager

2 days ago

Blackburn

Invinity Energy Systems plc (AIM: IES) is a world‑leading manufacturer of vanadium flow batteries for energy storage. Built in our factories in the UK and Canada, the Company's proven, commercialised, longer duration energy storage technology has been deployed at scale and dispatched gigawatt‑hours of electricity for customers across the world. Invinity's safe, scalable and durable battery technology is a trusted and safer alternative to lithium‑ion batteries. Endurium VFBs are engineered for heavy‑duty, high throughput applications; they don't wear out, cannot catch fire and are designed to be operated for 30 years or more. Our products address the challenges of our global energy system, unlocking the power of renewable generation by delivering energy storage without limits. As a small and growing company, there is significant opportunity to shape the role and an expectation for both team and independent working. This is a compelling opportunity to join an organisation with dynamic growth plans and may suit either an experienced Engineering Leader or equally, a senior‑level Engineer seeking their next career step. This role will lead our Production Engineering team, dedicated to supporting our sites to meet planned growth. The team will work closely with Manufacturing Managers, ensuring all metrics are measured and achieved, quickly supporting issue and NCR resolution while driving continuous process improvement. This is a back‑fill role and may be one of two manufacturing roles available. Working very closely with the Manufacturing (NPI) Engineering team, they will ensure manufacturing processes for new products and automation projects are implemented to plan and standardised across all sites. The team will also be responsible for the continuous improvement of processes and for delivering robust analysis of the benefits. • Lead the Production Engineering teams based across sites in Motherwell, Bathgate, Vancouver and future Invinity Energy sites (e.g. US)., • Implement continuous improvement activities, develop process controls and standardise production processes across IES Manufacturing sites to meet and exceed volume expectations., • Resolve complex product and/or production issues championing close working relationships with supply chain, production, quality and product development teams to ensure required outputs are achieved., • Own manufacturing processes and equipment layout on site; design fixtures and tooling for assembly tasks and generate production documentation., • Reduce variability in manufacturing by taking ownership of standard work methods and work instructions to ensure quality standards are met across all sites., • Support Invinity Global Contract Manufacturers to achieve the quality, output and communication as required., • Collaborate in the design and lead the implementation of production automation projects in all Invinity Energy sites., • Continually establish appropriate KPIs to monitor processes and production data., • Participate in PFMEAs activities to identify process opportunities, driving through improvements to mitigate., • Take the lead on culture of Continuous Improvement methodologies within our production sites (LEAN & Six Sigma)., • Represent the Manufacturing Team in any quality process, working closely with the relevant departments across the business., • Responsible for the H&S of all production processes, including risk assessments, method statements and audit preparation., • Undertake special projects as required., • Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and other service providers., • Be an effective team member, working positively with colleagues to ensure smooth workflow with maximum output., • People management experience to assist with the manufacturing team., • Always adhere to and promote a strong culture of Health and Safety through active leadership‑by‑example of all related requirements and behaviours., • Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies., • Assertive, resilient and welcomes change., • Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together., • Actively committed to teams’ development., • Is optimistic and self‑aware., • Self‑motivated, flexible, proactive and committed., • Good communication and interpersonal skills., • Excellent attention to detail., • Must be a hands‑on engineer, willing to work with their team in the production environment., • Strong technical engineering expertise gained within a manufacturing environment; key experience required in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, new equipment/systems implementation e.g. automation projects., • Experience in leading an engineering team, displaying strong and positive leadership skills., • Experience in implementing Continuous Improvement principles to the production process., • Ability to engage with a design team (both product and equipment) to ensure the manufacturing process is optimised and on‑time delivery achieved., • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines., • Passionate about meeting both Customer and Company expectations., • IT literate (MS Office suite is used in house)., • Will hold an Engineering degree/qualification or demonstrate equivalent experience. We continuously review and enhance our staff benefits, and this remains an important focus for Invinity as the business grows. We also operate a share option scheme, enabling employees to participate in the long‑term success of the company. Our ambition is to become best in class not only in the UK, but across all our global sites. Achieving this takes time and balance, but it is central to our commitment to being incrementally better, year on year. Some of our benefits are automatic upon passing probation. • Enhanced 5% matched pension scheme with Smart Pension., • Paid death in service cover and life assurance (from day one)., • Private Medical Insurance (PMI), with the option to add partners and dependants (taxable benefit)., • Medicash Health Cash Plan, covering everyday healthcare costs (taxable benefit)., • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential support, counselling and practical advice., • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, where role and site allow., • Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility and scheme rules; currently trialling with Octopus Energy)., • Learning, training and development support, including apprenticeships, early‑careers roles and enhanced professional development (with further offerings planned)., • 29 days annual leave entitlement plus UK public holidays, with part of the allowance used for a mandatory two‑week company shutdown at the end of the calendar year. Invinity Energy Systems is small enough that every team member plays a critical role in our daily business, but large enough to participate in landmark clean energy projects around the world. With its exposure to our most impactful emerging products, this role will be critical in us delivering on those opportunities. If you are great at what you do, willing to engage with our dedicated, collaborative culture, and motivated by taking on and delivering against some of the biggest opportunities in energy today, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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