Engineering Manager

ABG - A B Graphic International; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABG - A B Graphic International Ltd, a global leader in label and packaging solutions, seeks an experienced Engineering Manager. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical and software domains to deliver accurate product definitions, drawings, models and BOMs, ensuring on-time delivery and high quality.

This role partners with R&D, Manufacturing and Quality to drive continuous improvement and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software).
• Strong track record in product definition (drawings, models, BOMs) with emphasis on accuracy and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver accurate, on-time product definitions and technical outputs meeting business and customer requirements.
• Manage WIS/job briefs, drawings, models and BOMs, coordinating cross-functional inputs for documentation accuracy on new orders.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction through DFMA and engineering change, monitor KPIs across cost, quality and delivery.

Job description

You are an experienced Engineering Manager with a strong background in leading multi-disciplinary teams across Mechanical, Electrical and Software engineering. You set clear expectations, drive accountability and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

You have solid experience in product definition, including drawings, models and BOMs,(bill of materials) with a focus on accuracy, compliance and on-time delivery. Commercially aware, you work confidently with Sales and customers to support new opportunities and quotations. You understand DFMA, cost reduction through engineering change and structured problem-solving, and you use KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement. Knowledge of quality systems, CE marking and reducing non-conformances is essential.

You communicate effectively across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Sales, influencing decisions with a practical, solution-focused approach.

About the Role

You will lead the team to deliver accurate, on-time product definitions and technical outputs that meet business and customer requirements. This includes managing processes for WIS/job briefs, drawings, models and BOMs, and coordinating cross-functional inputs to ensure documentation accuracy for new orders.

A key focus will be continuous improvement, reducing cost, improving efficiency and achieving “right first time” performance through DFMA, engineering change and robust review processes. You will monitor KPIs across cost, quality and delivery, and take action where needed.

Working closely with R&D, you will ensure designs are manufacturable, aligned to capability and cost targets, and smoothly transferred into production. You will also support strong quality and compliance standards, collaborating with Quality and Manufacturing to reduce non-conformances and warranty issues.

About Us

A B Graphic International Ltd (ABG) is a global leader in innovative label and packaging solutions. With over 450 experts worldwide, we deliver cutting-edge print finishing technology to customers across the globe. Our values drive everything we do, and we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to thrive.

ABG welcomes applications from all who meet the criteria and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

If you’re ready for your next career step, we’d love to hear from you.