At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams to design and improve innovative vehicle products.
- Company: Specialist vehicle manufacturing business with a focus on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and free onsite parking.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a hands-on leadership role and make a real impact in engineering.
- Qualifications: Strong engineering background and proven leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 36400 £ per year.
A specialist vehicle manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the design, development and continuous improvement of complex products. This is a hands-on leadership role, suited to an engineering professional with strong technical knowledge, proven people management skills and experience working closely with production and quality functions.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the engineering function, overseeing product design, development and change control
- Ensure all drawings, BoMs, configurations and engineering documentation remain accurate and up to date
- Support production with new product introductions, prototyping and design-for-manufacture improvements
- Coordinate engineering change requests, cost-down initiatives and continuous improvement projects
- Work cross-functionally with sales, production, quality and suppliers to deliver high-quality products
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Strong engineering background with experience in engineering design and/or manufacturing environments
- Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and multiple development projects
- Solid understanding of CAD systems, BoM control, document control and MRP processes
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Benefits:
- £55,000 – £65,000 salary
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Free onsite parking
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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