Engineering Manager

Matthey; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Matthey is seeking an Engineering Manager for Brimsdown, Enfield, a site-based role. You will lead engineering and self-delivery capital projects, act as the single point of accountability for maintenance and technical engineering, and support long-term strategy with the EHS function.

You will drive safety culture, LEAN improvements, and capital delivery, while developing the site team and aligning with corporate engineering strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; membership of a recognised engineering institution.
• Experience in capital projects and operations within regulated/high-hazard industries.
• Strong safety leadership and a track record of improving safety in projects.

Responsibilities

• Actively lead and promote a positive safety culture across engineering and capital projects.
• Lead delivery of site engineering improvements, performance, compliance and standards.
• Manage site capital programme and pre-gate assurance processes.
• Develop engineering capability and succession planning on site.

Skills

Capital projects

Safety leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Lean improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

# Job title: Engineering ManagerLocation: Brimsdown, Enfield, UK (Site based role)World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As an Engineering Manager, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.The Engineering Manager leads the engineering and self-delivery capital projects on the site and is the single point of accountability for maintenance and technical engineering. Partnering with the PGMS & JM Engineering and Projects group, the Engineering Manager provides support to the site to ensure that day to day maintenance support is provided and long term engineering strategy. The Engineering Manager leads deployment of engineering objectives for the site, including capital investment programme, compliance & standards; line performance improvement; organisational standards & capability; and sustainability. The Engineering Manager must assign, lead, and develop engineering and projects capability at a site level to deliver capability and succession planning. The Engineering Manager ensure that that the business has a strong engineering team that can lead early-stage investment planning and assure engineering and capital projects competence across the site.The role leads the site Process Safety technical function and will ensure the continual reduction of risk in the operation of our processes. The job holder will play a key role in assessment of tolerable risk and will ensure that the senior leadership are appropriately informed of the current risks within the operating field.**The role:*** Actively lead and promote a positive safety culture across engineering and capital projects* Ensure all work is carried out safely through the application of JM EHS and sustainability policy* Lead delivery of diverse engineering operational improvements in line performance, compliance & standards* Deliver Engineering Excellence programme for the site and ensure cost efficiency is delivered through LEAN methodologies.* Lead major manufacturing problem resolution typically associated with supply interruptions and/or marketed product action, applying root cause analysis, design of experiments, and CAPA effectiveness trending* Lead the site-based capital programme, including pre-gate assurance of projects below the threshold requiring group project assurance* Active contribution to the wider JM Engineering team, participating in development and implementation of engineering strategy in support of the business**Reports to:*** Site Manager**Direct Reports:*** Maintenance Manager* Capex Manager* Capex EHS Lead* Process Safety Engineer* Compliance Engineer**Key skills that will help you succeed in this role****:*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field of equivalent experience (advanced degree preferred), together with Membership of recognised engineering institution.* Proven knowledge and experience of capital projects and operations within highly regulated and high hazard industries.* An inspirational safety leader and partner for the EHS function, with experience of leading significant safety improvement in a project environment.* Delivery focused & a self-starter, having a track record of achieving challenging goals within business-critical timescales while working under pressure.* Courage to question or challenge issues and collaborate with stakeholders to drive towards resolution.* Able to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical, senior level audiences.Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!**What we offer:**We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:* Retirement savings* Share plans* Saving accounts* House saving funds* Life and disability insurance* Commuter allowances and loans* Medical plans / health assessments* Fitness discounts**Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!**At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.#LI-AG1 #LI-Onsite #CVL #JMUKTo submit your application, please click the \"Apply\" button online.All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice. By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.**If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs - Workday** (myworkday.com)We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you need support with your application email [e-mail] further information on diversity, inclusion and belonging at JM click here to find out more.Are you passionate about sustainable technology solutions, transforming energy, and reducing carbon emissions? At Johnson Matthey, our world-changing careers empower talented individuals to collaborate on impactful projects aimed at decarbonising modern life. Join us in catalysing the net-zero transition for a cleaner, brighter future.