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