Engineering Manager - Mid Kent - -£65-75K + benefits Join a growing, privately-owned engineering business, and lead a multidisciplinary engineering function during an exciting period of expansion and innovation. We have a great opportunity for an Engineering Manager to lead Mechanical, Electronic, Software and Physics/technical teams within an R&D and product development environment. You'll deliver technically robust, manufacturable and commercially viable solutions across a diverse product and project portfolio, aligning engineering delivery with business objectives, customer requirements and manufacturing capability. Key responsibilities:- Lead, mentor and resource multidisciplinary engineering teams Oversee delivery from concept through manufacture and installation Run cross-functional design reviews and technical decision-making Ensure designs are safe, compliant, practical and manufacturable Identify technical risks and implement mitigation actions Improve engineering processes, documentation standards and governance Contribute to engineering strategy, planning, budgeting and proposals Ensure technical qualification of manufactured/installed products What we're looking for:- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or similar Significant experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments Proven leadership of engineering teams and complex project delivery Strong product development life cycle knowledge Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management Desirable ISO9001 design/development experience (or similar) Background in instrumentation, precision engineering, or advanced technology Systems engineering, engineering change control/configuration management Experience transitioning R&D into production Based on-site in Mid Kent, working full-time, 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Occasional client travel may be required as part of this role. The company offers a great pension plan, with a performance related bonus structure, company sick pay, life assurance, a good holiday. They invest in their personnel and have a good training & development plan
Engineering Manager employer: RHL
At OFD Finnart, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a competitive salary structure and comprehensive training to ensure your professional growth as a Mechanical Technician. Our collaborative work culture prioritises safety and compliance, while providing opportunities for overtime and on-call roles that enhance your experience in a dynamic environment. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career development in a vital operational setting.
