Join a large, fast-paced manufacturing operation where you'll drive engineering performance, improve reliability, and lead a well-established engineering function. Engineering Manager Somerset (Relocation package available) Monday – Friday Salary & Benefits * Annual bonus * 6% employer pension contribution * Private healthcare * Life assurance The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a large, fast-paced manufacturing operation.
This is a key leadership position where you'll be responsible for driving engineering performance, improving reliability, and ensuring the site continues to operate safely and efficiently. You'll lead a well-established engineering function while working closely with the wider leadership team to deliver operational improvements, develop engineering capability and support the future growth of the business.
We're looking for someone who is a strong and resilient leader - someone who can make decisions under pressure, hold people accountable and build a motivated, high-performing team. Developing engineers and creating a culture of continuous improvement will be just as important as delivering engineering excellence.
This is an ideal opportunity for an Engineering Manager who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, influencing change and delivering tangible results in a challenging manufacturing environment. The Role As Engineering Manager, you'll take ownership of the site's engineering strategy, ensuring maintenance activities, engineering standards and compliance requirements support the operational goals of the business. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and developing the engineering team, driving engagement, accountability and performance
- Creating a long-term engineering strategy focused on reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement
- Improving equipment availability by implementing robust preventative maintenance and reliability programmes
- Reducing recurring equipment failures through effective root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Supporting production by delivering measurable improvements in plant performance and manufacturing output
- Managing engineering budgets and ensuring maintenance expenditure is effectively controlled
- Driving health, safety and behavioural safety initiatives t...
Engineering Manager in Bridgwater employer: The One
The ONE Group Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and excellence in precision engineering are at the forefront. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values collaboration and high performance, team members are empowered to drive meaningful change. Located in a region known for its engineering prowess, employees benefit from unique networking opportunities and a supportive community that fosters professional growth.
