Engineering Manager
Overview:
Lead our client's Engineering Department, driving product and process development, optimisation, and environmental functions. Manage investments in manufacturing equipment to ensure flexibility and minimal risk. Oversee a skilled team and become an integral member of the senior management team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategically manage multiple technologies.
- Implement quality and design control systems.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
- Manage a comprehensive asset management system.
- Identify and select best-value technologies.
- Prepare and manage budgets.
- Oversee hiring, project resourcing, and operations.
- Deliver on-time, profitable product/project launches.
- Prioritise and execute complex projects.
- Train and develop manufacturing engineers and production teams.
- Foster continuous improvement and resolve issues.
Leadership Competencies:
- Strategic thinking
- Results-driven
- Organisational capability building
- Credibility and respect
Technical Skills & Qualifications:
- Technical and analytical expertise
- Quality-focused team player
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Organised, motivated, and goal-focused
- Project and resource management experience
- Understanding of quality standards, lean principles, and financial acumen
- Degree in Engineering with 5+ years of senior-level manufacturing experience
Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate:
- Project management and assembly automation expertise
- Strategic planning and execution skills
- Leadership in business growth and profitability
- Proven track record in engineering operations
- Customer-focused approach
- Experience in complex, diverse organisations
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to engage and motivate others
- Budget management and financial improvement expertise