Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

South Derbyshire

Up to £78,000 p.a + bonus + car allowance + benefits

Are you an experienced engineering leader with a passion for driving manufacturing excellence?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of success?

If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you….

EMBS Engineering has been exclusively retained to identify an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager on behalf of a leading aerospace manufacturer with a global footprint, that is going from strength to strength.

Our client plays a critical role in designing and manufacturing high-performance polymer components for high-profile industry names like Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Boeing,and Safran.

What\’s in it for you?

Highly competitive salary – Up to £78,000 p.a depending on experience

Company Bonus Scheme

Car Allowance

Flexible Core Hours (Early finish on Fridays!)

Employee Assistance Program (GP Access, Mental Health Support, Physiotherapy & more)

Group Income Protection & Life Assurance

Modern Office Facilities

Role: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for providing first-class engineering support to our manufacturing facility. Your leadership will be key in maintaining market-leading status by driving continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and a right-first-time culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop the Process Engineering, Maintenance, Health & Safety, and Design teams

Manage engineering KPIs, ensuring manufacturing excellence and performance improvements

Implement risk management strategies to minimise downtime and optimise preventive maintenance

Play a key role in new product introductions, applying a risk-based thinking approach

Oversee facilities management and H&S initiatives, fostering a zero-accident culture

Manage departmental budgets and lead CAPEX initiatives

Act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, driving quality, cost, and delivery improvements

Person Requirements: Successful applicants MUST be able to demonstrate:

Strong Engineering / Manufacturing Management experience within a composite/polymer-based manufacturing environment

Sound understanding of lean process flow and factory layout optimisation

Confidence in managing engineering teams & working directly with customers/suppliers

Knowledge of AS9100, ISO14001, ISO45001 (H&S), and other industry standards

***Alternatively, candidates who have performed a Engineering / Manufacturing Managers role within a metallic machining environment but possess a degree in Material Science will also be considered***

Person:

Excellent communicator & problem-solver

Strong leadership skills with exceptional people management

Commercially aware with a strategic mindset

Confident leader who challenges the status quo and drives positive change

How to apply:

If you\’re an ambitious engineering leader looking to make a real impact, please apply today!

About us:

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK\’s most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries.

We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role. Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required.

Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.