Engineering Manager

Emmerson Kitney Engineering & Operations; Hessle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 9.5%

23 days annual leave + holidays

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Board level exposure

Job summary

Emmerson Kitney Engineering & Operations in Hull, East Yorkshire, is seeking an Engineering Manager with a strong design background to lead the Design and Technical Engineering team through full lifecycle from concept to delivery, coordinating with manufacturing and QA.

You will drive improvements, ensure compliance with ISO, PED, ASME, ATEX and API, mentor graduates and apprentices, and report to the General Manager and Director as part of a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design and technical engineering teams.
• Track record delivering full lifecycle engineering projects to customers.
• Knowledge of valves or similar engineered products is advantageous.
• Strong communication and leadership in cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Design and Technical Engineering team and provide design data for manufacturing.
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle from order to delivery against specs.
• Respond to technical queries from stakeholders and customers.
• Support production areas to improve efficiency and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, PED, ASME, ATEX and API standards.
• Collaborate with senior management and report to GM/Director.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Valves knowledge

CAD

CFD

Lean Manufacturing

DFMA

Communication

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

CFD software

Job description

Engineering Manager

LOCATION: Hull, East Yorkshire

SALARY: Excellent Salary & Benefits

Are you an experienced Engineering Manager with a strong design background, excellent attention to detail and a passion for innovation?

Are you looking for an opportunity to influence the full engineering lifecycle, from initial design through to testing and final delivery?

Would you enjoy leading and developing a team that includes graduates and apprentices?

If so, this Engineering Manager opportunity with Broady Flow Control—a world-leading manufacturer of valve products for the defence and commercial markets—could be the ideal next step in your career.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• This is more than a management position—it's an opportunity to influence the full engineering lifecycle, from initial design through to testing and final delivery to customers worldwide.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams across foundry, machining, assembly and testing.
• Ensure compliance with key industry standards and certifications, including ISO, PED, ASME, ATEX and API.
• Make a direct impact on product quality, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency within a technically demanding environment.
• Lead and develop an engineering team that includes graduates and apprentices.
• Join an experienced, supportive and close-knit management team.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Managing the Design and Technical Engineering team, providing the product designs and technical data required by manufacturing operations.
• Overseeing the full lifecycle of engineering projects, from order acceptance through to delivery, while meeting technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Responding to technical queries from internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Supporting production areas, including foundry, machining, assembly and testing, by troubleshooting issues and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Ensuring products comply with relevant industry standards and certifications, including ISO, PED, ASME, ATEX and API.
• Contributing to research, development and innovation initiatives in collaboration with Valvitalia's corporate strategy and innovation teams.
• Collaborating with senior management colleagues and providing regular updates to the General Manager and Director.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Strong leadership, people-management and technical capabilities.
• Knowledge of or experience with valves or similar engineered products.
• A collaborative and results-focused management style, with the ability to develop people and drive performance.
• Proven experience managing complex workloads and delivering against customer requirements without compromising quality.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams, suppliers and customers.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to analyse technical issues and implement practical solutions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), safety and HSE principles.
• Proficiency in CAD, Autodesk Inventor, CFD and other relevant engineering tools.
• Experience within an engineering or make-to-order manufacturing environment.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• A competitive salary, dependent on experience, within a varied and influential role.
• An excellent pension with a 9.5% contribution.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as additional time off at Christmas that is not deducted from your holiday allowance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life insurance worth 2.5 times your salary.
• Excellent professional development opportunities, including hands-on experience across key business functions and regular exposure at board level.

WHY EMMERSON KITNEY?

At Emmerson Kitney, we Recruit Different. We're committed to building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates, taking the time to understand what matters most to you. We work in true partnership to match talented professionals with outstanding career opportunities.

WHAT NEXT?

If you're an experienced Engineering Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity in Hull, we'd love to hear from you.