Are you looking for a long-term perspective in a successfully growing, profitable company? Then you've come to the right place!
CARBOLITE GERO makes a significant contribution to technological progress: we are a leading international manufacturer of innovative and reliable high-temperature furnaces and ovens as they are indispensable for production and research facilities as well as quality and analytical laboratories.
As part of Verder Scientific, we belong to the German-Dutch technology group Verder, a group of companies with over 2500 employees around the globe. We believe that our journey is far from complete. We're looking for innovators and critical thinkers who are eager to challenge the status quo, are willing to contribute new ideas and take over responsibility. If you are passionate about your work and are looking for a position where you can make a tangible impact, we want you on our team.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager Bespoke Products to join our team in the beautiful Peak District National Park. As an integral part of the Engineering team, you will manage and oversee all functions of customer specific developments, define the design and oversee the project management of bespoke products. We design and manufacture our own products on site and take great pride in supporting the needs of our clients on a global basis.
Responsibilities & What To Expect
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of custom furnace projects (L3/L4) - from concept and design through manufacture, testing and commissioning - ensuring every product is fit for purpose, fully functional, cost-effective, and high quality.
- Provide hands-on project management across concurrent custom builds, proactively identifying and mitigating technical, financial and schedule-related risks to keep projects on track.
- Mentor, guide and lead Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Project Managers, supporting their continuous professional development.
- Act as a senior technical point of contact for a global customer base across academia and industry, translating complex, bespoke requirements into robust, innovative engineering solutions.
- Role-model innovation and engineering excellence, driving improvements that keep customer needs at the heart of all Engineering processes and services.
- Hold the Engineering teams accountable for designs and products that meet the highest quality and reliability standards.
- Lead continuous improvement of Engineering procedures and practices, ensuring an efficient, coherent and collaborative approach that meets and exceeds customer expectations.
Education And Experience
- Degree-qualified (minimum) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline - Material Scientists or Chemists with a proven engineering track record are equally welcome.
- Solid, demonstrable experience of successfully leading multi-disciplinary Engineering functions.
- Proven project management capability, ideally gained delivering complex, custom or bespoke engineering projects.
- A natural leader, motivator and inspirer, with strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across production, sales, purchasing and management.
- Proficient in 3D CAD (Solid Edge) and PLM systems (Teamcenter), or able to transition quickly from comparable platforms.
- Strong working knowledge of mechanisms, gearing and basic pneumatics.
- Sound understanding of designing for welding and fabrication.
What We Offer You
- Salary depdendant on experience and qualifications.
- 37.50 Hours per week, (Early finish on a Friday).
- Company Incentive Scheme.
- Generous salary sacrifice pension plan with 7.5% Employer contributions and with a death in service policy.
- 28 days annual leave - plus company extra day and statutory days.
- Westfield Health Scheme membership and Hospital Treatment Plan.
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme - enjoy the stunning beauty of the surrounding area.
- Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme.
- Sports & Social events.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to employee assistance programme to help with life's challenges.
- A Free Lunch on site every other week.
- Free Fresh Fruit.
- Convenient location next to Hope train station and on a regular bus route to and from Sheffield.
Carbolite Gero Ltd. - Parsons Lane - Hope - Derbyshire - S33 6RB
Web: www.carbolite-gero.com
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Engineering Manager Bespoke Products employer: VERDER SCIENTIFIC
Carbolite Gero Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in the stunning Peak District National Park. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive benefits, and a commitment to innovation, we empower our team members to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Join us for a rewarding career where your contributions are valued and recognised.
