Technical Manager

Technical Manager – Foundry

Location: Stourbridge
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Hours: Days
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Manager to join an established foundry and manufacturing business.

This is a senior technical role responsible for leading Process Engineers and Lab/Melting Technicians, while overseeing technical processes and driving improvements across the foundry.

The successful candidate will focus on improving quality, yield and productivity, reducing scrap and rework, and developing a strong continuous improvement culture.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and develop the technical team, including Process Engineers and Lab/Melting Technicians

* Oversee and support melting and foundry processes

* Drive improvements in yield, scrap, quality and productivity

* Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions

* Develop and maintain effective process controls and testing procedures

* Support the Quality function and customer quality requirements

* Manage tooling, including new tooling, repairs and relationships with external toolmakers

* Drive the use of in-house machining, 3D scanning and emerging technologies

* Support and coordinate MAGMASOFT simulation activities

* Lead NPI projects and ensure production sign-off requirements are met

* Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments

* Monitor departmental KPIs and drive continuous improvement

* Promote high standards of Health & Safety and housekeeping

About You

We are looking for someone with strong technical experience within a foundry, casting or heavy manufacturing environment, ideally with previous management or team leadership experience.

You should have a strong understanding of casting processes, tooling, process control and quality improvement, alongside excellent problem-solving skills.

Experience with MAGMASOFT, 3D scanning/metrology and NPI would be advantageous.

Requirements

* Proven technical/process engineering experience within a foundry or casting environment

* Strong knowledge of foundry and casting processes

* Experience improving yield, quality and reducing scrap

* Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills

* Experience managing and developing technical teams

* Knowledge of tooling and process control

* Strong Health & Safety awareness

* Excellent communication and organisational skills

* Proactive approach to continuous improvement

What's on Offer

* £50,000 per annum

* Days-based role

* Permanent position

* Senior technical leadership opportunity

* Opportunity to make a significant impact on quality, yield and manufacturing performance

* Established manufacturing environment with long-term career prospects

If you're an experienced foundry or casting professional looking for a senior technical role with genuine scope to influence and improve operations, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed