Engineering Manager

Vectis Recruitment Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Bristol is looking for an Engineering Manager to drive process improvements and lead the engineering team in a precision engineering environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in machining processes, excellent leadership skills, and a track record of project delivery. This is a critical role that supports daily operations while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in precision engineering environment.
• Understanding of machining processes.
• Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team to drive process improvements.
• Develop manufacturing capabilities and mentor the team.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project mentoring

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma techniques

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Job description

Following significant plant investment, a highly successful division of a global organisation manufacturing precision machined components to the aerospace, defence and automotive sectors has a new vacancy for an Engineering Manager. You will lead the manufacturing engineering function, ensuring the successful introduction of new products and driving excellence in manufacturing processes.

The Role

Lead the engineering team, achieving high levels of engagement to drive process improvements, efficiency, and quality.

Develop manufacturing capabilities.

Work with the Development Team on NPI.

Ensure compliance with health & safety and industry standards across all engineering activities.

Mentor and develop the engineering team.

Investigate root cause and corrective actions.

Identify areas for new technology introduction and automation.

Support manufacturing areas to ensure daily targets are met.

Identification and introduction of product/process improvements.

The Person

Proven experience working in a precision engineering environment with a good understanding of machining processes.

Excellent leadership, project mentoring and influencing skills.

Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Well versed in lean manufacturing & Six Sigma techniques.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.