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Engineering Manager
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + a well rounded benefits package
KO2 Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business based in Wakefield in their search for an experienced Engineering Manager to join their senior team.
The Role
This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of the business, responsible for leading, managing, and developing the Engineering function to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and high-quality engineering solutions that support their client's product development, manufacturing, and strategic objectives.
You'll provide leadership across Engineering, Spray Painting, Automation, and Injection Moulding departments, ensuring resources are effectively integrated and optimised to achieve operational excellence. You'll continually review and develop departmental strategies, aligning them with the wider business, production, and sales objectives while driving continuous improvement, innovation, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Take overall ownership of the Engineering, Spray Painting, Automated Production, and Injection Moulding departments, ensuring resources are used effectively to meet business objectives
- Manage day-to-day operations across the department, making sure work is safely planned, prioritised, and delivered in line with customer needs
- Plan and deliver engineering projects, product improvements, and new equipment or process introductions
- Champion continuous improvement across the department, driving efficiency, quality, and performance gains
- Keep engineering equipment, tools, machinery, and stock levels well maintained to ensure maximum reliability
- Line manage a team of 4 engineers, running regular 1-2-1s, xgikmsk performance reviews, and succession planning to build a strong, capable team
- Partner with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Technical, and Logistics to keep activities coordinated and business goals on track
- Assess current and future staffing, training, and resourcing needs, flagging requirements to senior management as needed
- Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards across all engineering activities
- Report regularly on engineering performance, quality metrics, project pro Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Engineering Manager in Hill Top employer: KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions
KO2 is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the power electronics sector. With a focus on employee growth and development, the company offers unique opportunities for leadership and collaboration in a fast-paced environment, all while providing the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Located in Norwich, employees benefit from a supportive team atmosphere that encourages creativity and practical problem-solving, making it an ideal place for professionals eager to advance their careers.
Contact Details:
KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Recruitment Team
