Engineering Manager in Oakdale

Engineering Manager £65,000-£75,000 per annum plus benefits Newport An opportunity to shape, develop and transform an engineering department within a heavy manufacturing environment. Are you an experienced Engineering Manager looking for your next career move? Do you have a background in steel, heavy manufacturing or a similarly demanding industrial environment? This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious engineering professional to take ownership of an engineering function, develop its capabilities and help shape the department for the future. We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager with a strong technical foundation, excellent leadership skills and a proactive approach to improving equipment reliability, manufacturing performance and engineering standards. The Role Reporting into senior management, you will be responsible for leading and developing the engineering function, ensuring equipment reliability, supporting operational performance and driving a culture of continuous improvement. Key responsibilities will include: Leading, developing and motivating the engineering team across mechanical and electrical disciplines. Reviewing and developing the engineering department's structure, processes and working practices. Improving plant reliability, equipment availability and overall manufacturing performance. Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance). Developing effective preventative and planned maintenance strategies to reduce unplanned downtime. Identifying opportunities to improve engineering standards, efficiency and equipment performance. Working closely with production and other departments to resolve technical issues and improve operational effectiveness. Promoting a strong culture of health and safety, accountability and continuous improvement. Supporting engineering projects, equipment upgrades and investment initiatives as required. Developing the skills and capabilities of the team to support the long-term needs of the business. About You We are keen to speak with established engineering leaders who can combine strong technical knowledge with the ability to lead people, improve performance and deliver change. You will ideally have: A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline. At least 10 years' engineering experience, including substantial experience in an engineering management role. Experience working within steel manufacturing, heavy industry or a similarly demanding manufacturing environment. A strong understanding of heavy machinery, industrial equipment and plant maintenance. Knowledge of OEE, TPM, preventative maintenance and reliability improvement. Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, ideally covering both mechanical and electrical disciplines. A proven ability to identify improvement opportunities and translate them into practical results. Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. A proactive, hands-on approach and the confidence to challenge existing processes where improvements can be made. Most importantly, you will be ambitious, commercially aware and motivated by the opportunity to develop a team, improve engineering performance and make a tangible impact. What's on Offer? Salary of £65,000-£75,000 per annum. The opportunity to take ownership of and develop an engineering department. A genuine opportunity to implement improvements and influence engineering strategy. A role with scope to make a meaningful impact on plant reliability and operational performance. The opportunity to take the next step in your engineering leadership career. Further details regarding the benefits package and working arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process. Interested? If you are an experienced Engineering Manager from a steel, heavy manufacturing or related industrial background and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we would welcome a conversation. Apply today to find out more about this opportunity and the plans for the engineering function. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one's identity. All of our employee's points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility