Laser Prototypes Europe (LPE) is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Engineering team and play a key role in developing our manufacturing capabilities.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a senior leadership opportunity with the scope to develop the team, improve engineering processes and influence future technology investment.
About LPE
Established in Belfast in 1991, LPE specialises in polymer and metal additive manufacturing, CNC machining and associated manufacturing processes, supporting customers across aerospace, medical, motorsport, space and other technically demanding sectors.
We continue to invest in new technologies, equipment and R&D, offering a varied engineering environment with opportunities to develop new processes and tackle complex manufacturing challenges.
The role
- Lead and develop the Engineering team, managing workloads, performance and technical capability.
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reliability and consistency.
- Oversee manufacturing methods, work instructions and process controls, ensuring processes are documented and maintained .
- Oversee technical estimating and manufacturing build scheduling, ensuring accurate quotations and effective resource utilisation.
- Work closely with Operations, Quality and Sales to resolve technical challenges and meet customer and quality requirements.
- Lead the evaluation and introduction of new manufacturing technologies, materials, equipment and processes.
- Manage Engineering R&D activities and collaborative development projects with customers and external partners.
What we're looking for
- Degree-level engineering qualification or HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering or manufacturing discipline and substantial relevant industry experience.
- Significant manufacturing engineering experience within precision engineering, advanced manufacturing or a similar technical environment.
- Proven experience managing and developing an engineering or technical team.
- Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, process improvement and problem-solving.
- Experience working in a quality-driven manufacturing environment.
- Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of manufacturing costs, technical feasibility and resource utilisation.
- Strong communication, organisational and customer-facing skills.
- Experience in additive manufacturing, CNC machining or advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Experience in technical estimating, production scheduling or manufacturing systems.
- Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 13485 or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience in R&D, process development or introducing new technologies.
- Experience in aerospace, medical, automotive, defence or other regulated manufacturing sectors
- Salary of £60,000–£70,000, depending on experience.
- 34 days' annual leave, including public holidays.
- Company pension.
- Monday–Thursday, 9am–5pm, with a 4pm Friday finish.
- Senior management position with the opportunity to influence future technology investment and manufacturing development.
- Work across a wide range of technologies and challenging engineering projects.
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