Engineering Manager

Arch Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Coventry is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering functions in high-mix/low-volume machining operations. The role focuses on driving process improvements, embedding lean practices, and developing an efficient technology roadmap. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background, CAD/CAM knowledge, and proven management skills. Competitive salary up to £85,000 plus benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced within a similar Engineering Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of CAD/CAM and machining processes.
• Continuous improvement and man management tool experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering function for machining operations.
• Drive process improvement projects to ensure consistency and reduce waste.
• Establish and monitor engineering KPIs focused on quality and consistency.

Skills

Engineering background

CAD/CAM knowledge

Continuous improvement experience

Communication skills

Man management tools

Job description

Engineering Manager
Coventry
Up to £85,000 per annum + benefits
Day shift
Permanent Role

Arch Recruitment Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Engineering Manager for a Manufacturing company based in Coventry.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering function to deliver robust, efficient, and innovative solutions for complex, high-mix/low-volume machining operations in exotic and high-strength materials.
• Standardise engineering processes for set-up reduction, quick changeovers, and flexible manufacturing to improve responsiveness and minimise downtime.
• Drive process improvement projects to reduce scrap, rework, and dimensional variation, ensuring consistency when machining exotic alloys to tight tolerances.
• Embed lean and continuous improvement practices into engineering workflows, focusing on eliminating waste, improving process stability, and enhancing productivity.
• Develop and deliver a forward-looking technology and process roadmap, incorporating advanced tooling, CAD/CAM enhancements, and digital solutions to support quality and efficiency.
• Develop and embed inspection processes, including CMM programming and operator self-inspection, working closely with the Quality Manager to ensure first-time-right quality, reduce non-conformances, and build accountability at the source.
• Oversee and continuously improve bench fitting and manual processes, ensuring precision, consistency, and integration with CNC operations to deliver high-quality components to customer specifications.
• Collaborate closely with production and quality teams to ensure engineering improvements are fully embedded and sustained across the shopfloor.
• Optimise factory layout and material flow to enhance productivity, reduce waste and handling, and ensure scalability for future equipment, technology, and workflow changes.
• Establish and monitor engineering KPIs focused on overruns, quality, and consistency (e.g. first-off acceptance rates, process capability, cycle time variance).
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and problem-solving support for machining issues, tooling failures, and process deviations.
• Support the COO in capex planning and implementation of new technologies, tooling, and software, ensuring measurable returns on investment.
• Mentor and develop the engineering team to build capability in advanced machining methods, exotic materials processing, CAD/CAM, and continuous improvement.
• Own CAD/CAM programming, tool selection, and machining strategies, ensuring programmes are accurate, repeatable, and cost-effective.
• Optimise CNC programming and tool paths to minimise cycle times, reduce tool wear, and ensure first-time-right quality.
• Control and reduce engineering overruns by improving estimating accuracy, monitoring actual vs. planned cycle times, and addressing root causes of variation.
• Champion design for Manufacture (DFM) and New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring smooth and timely transitions from quotation through to stable production.

Role Requirements

• Highly experienced within a similar Engineering Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of CAD/CAM and machining processes.
• Continuous improvement and man management tool experience.
• Strong engineering background.
• Great communication and management skills.

If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail, please contact Kirsten Oxtoby.

Arch Recruitment Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency with regards to this position.