Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team in a thriving manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape processes and drive efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to inspire change within the organization. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and take your career to the next level in a supportive and engaging workplace.

Benefits

Death in service

Company Pension

Health Care scheme

Free parking onsite

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in the commercial vehicle industry preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure and minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering department and manage workload effectively.
• Define and report on department KPIs while supporting business strategy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical troubleshooting

Team management

Process-driven approach

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP ERP System

Job description

Job Description

Recruit4staff are proud to be representing their client, a leading Manufacturing / Service company in their search for Engineering Manager to work in their leading facility in Shropshire.

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will perform a wide range of tasks and lead the department to ensure support is given to the wider business.

For the successful Engineering Manager, our client is offering:

1. £45K - £50K depending on experience
2. Days position (8am to 5pm)
3. Permanent position
4. Death in service
5. Company Pension
6. Health Care scheme
7. Free parking onsite

The role - Engineering Manager:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join an established manufacturing / Service team. We are looking for organised and technically sound professionals who have an engineering background ideally within the crane / lifting equipment industry.

The Duties - Engineering Manager

1. The role requires detailed and process-driven candidates who can hit the ground running and thrive in rapidly changing environments.
2. Excellent communication skills are required along with the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders and inspire change.
3. Managing and coordinating the Engineering department/workload.
4. Defining, measuring, and reporting upon department KPI.
5. Supporting and implementing the business strategy.
6. Management and development of Works instructions.
7. Technical troubleshooting.
8. Working with the Sales team to deliver customer requirements.
9. Pricing and cost control within the department.
10. Monitoring and complying with Standards Compliance Advisor, Regulations/standards, and other industry bodies/accreditations.

What our client is looking for in an Engineering Manager:

1. Must be qualified to HND or Degree level in Mechanical Engineering.
2. Ideally, the successful candidates would have 10 years of experience within the commercial vehicle industry.
3. Have experience managing teams.
4. Have excellent technical knowledge.
5. Possess good I.T. skills, including MS Office and the SAP ERP System.
6. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Be confident and comfortable interfacing with other departments and stakeholders.
8. Be self-motivated, capable of working under pressure, and able to operate with minimal supervision.
9. Be a good team player, flexible with regards to tasks performed.

Key skills or similar job titles as the Engineering Manager position:

Engineering manager, Works manager, Technical Manager, Manufacturing engineering manager, General engineering manager.

The Engineering Manager's position is commutable from:

Oswestry, Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Telford, Whitchurch, Wrexham, Mold, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Chester, Deeside, North Wales, Shropshire, Powys.

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