Engineering Manager in Alston

This Engineering Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and develop within a globally successful manufacturing business specialising in the manufacturing of bespoke products. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll benefit from a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a supportive environment that offers support and development opportunities. This is a priority role with a fast-growing, established manufacturing business based in Gloucestershire.

Key Responsibilities – Engineering Manager

• Lead and manage day-to-day design office activities, including resource allocation, team meetings, design reviews, and project handovers.
• Ensure project designs are delivered accurately, on time, and within agreed budgets.
• Work with Design Section Managers to design, develop, and manage projects from concept through to commissioning.
• Drive continuous improvement of design processes, systems, procedures, and standards across engineering teams.
• Ensure consistent and effective use of engineering systems.
• Work closely with the Electrical & Controls Manager to ensure mechanical and electrical designs are aligned, complete, and compatible.
• Ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and PLC elements across all designs.
• Support Aftermarket teams with timely release of assemblies and identification of long-term spares.
• Promote strong collaboration between Design and Production teams to resolve build issues and improve manufacturability.
• Develop and track departmental KPIs covering milestones, release dates, late changes, and design quality.
• Identify engineering problems and implement effective engineering solutions.
• Enhance machine functionality and safety through risk assessments aligned to UK safety standards and customer requirements.
• Provide technical support to customers and attend site when required.
• Support Design Managers with recruitment, development, and career progression of engineers.
• Drive development of robust, commercially viable machinery designed for 24/7, three-shift operation.
• Ensure designs meet energy efficiency, reliability, and UK Health & Safety requirements.
• Work closely with other departments including Tooling, Electrical, and Test to inspect completed products.
• Collaborate with Technical Publications to ensure manuals, spares lists, and documentation are complete and up to date.

Qualifications & Requirements – Engineering Manager

• Minimum of 10 years’ practical design engineering experience.
• Fully conversant with mechanical and electrical engineering techniques and equipment.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and people management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under pressure.
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to react positively and calmly to changing demands.
• Effective problem-solving skills with a structured, analytical approach.
• Experience performing design calculations for mechanical components, drives, and structures.
• Strong ability to communicate ideas and lead teams through full machine development cycles.
• Proficient in SolidWorks.
• Flexible, proactive, and commercially aware approach.
• Be available for international travel.

What we can offer – Engineering Manager

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension plan.
• Group life assurance and income protection.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee incentive plan.
• Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight (work 9 days over 2 weeks, with every other Friday off).
• EV car & bike to work schemes.

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to paul.furlong@omegaresource.co.uk. Candidates who are currently a Design manager, Engineering Lead, Engineering Manager or Principal Engineer may be suitable for this role. Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.