Engineering Manager

Redline Group Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd in Nottinghamshire seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, delivering high-quality, customised products.

You will drive technical excellence, oversee projects from concept to delivery, manage budgets and KPIs, and collaborate with production, sales and quality to ensure successful project execution while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or similar).
• Proven experience leading engineering teams in a technical environment.
• Strong track record delivering complex engineering projects.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (production, sales, quality, operations).
• Familiar with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Oversee projects from concept to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion.
• Provide technical leadership and approve designs and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance product quality, efficiency and processes.
• Monitor KPIs and manage departmental budgets and resources.
• Serve as technical liaison for customers and stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and internal procedures.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Altium

GitHub

Jira

Job description

Our client, who are a well-established and innovative engineering manufacturer, are looking for an Engineering Manager based in Nottinghamshire to join their team on a permanent basis.

This role is based on-site in, Nottinghamshire, within a fast-paced engineering environment delivering high-quality, customised products into a range of demanding industries. The position is a key leadership role, responsible for driving technical excellence, managing engineering operations, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects and solutions.

Key responsibilities of the Engineering Manager job based in Nottinghamshire:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Oversee engineering projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across engineering activities, reviewing and approving designs and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, sales, quality, and operations to ensure effective project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, efficiency, and engineering processes.
• Monitor KPIs, manage departmental budgets, and ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Act as a key technical contact for customers and stakeholders, supporting business development activities where required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and internal procedures.

Experience required for the Engineering Manager job based in Nottinghamshire:

• Degree qualified in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or similar), with a preference for an electronics background.
• Proven experience in an engineering leadership or management role within a technical environment.
• Strong background in delivering complex engineering projects and managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience with engineering tools such as Altium, GitHub, and project management platforms (e.G. Jira).
• Solid understanding of engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and resources.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on technical involvement.