Engineering Manager

EA First; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Workplace Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

And more!

Job summary

EA First Ltd is seeking an Engineering Manager for a role in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. You will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, drive strategic technology plans, and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver manufacturable, cost-effective products.

The role demands a collaborative leader with a growth mindset, SME manufacturing experience and a degree in a related engineering field. Travel within the UK and internationally is possible.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of manufacture, assembly and test for reliable, cost efficient products.
• Growth mindset; view mistakes as learning opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness focusing on customer needs, cost and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic technology and product development plan.
• Lead the team to deliver projects on plan and on budget.
• Build a network with external partners and suppliers.
• Provide engineering support as required.
• Coach and develop engineers; manage change and drive improvements.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Growth mindset

Resilient

Commercial awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Engineering Manager – St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Are you an Engineering Manager with a collaborative leadership style and a growth mindset? Are you proactive, resilient and interested in exploring new ideas and technology? We're pleased to share details of this incredible opportunity for an Engineering Manager, based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

You'll be responsible for leading and developing the Engineering team and delivering innovative, commercially successful and manufacturable products through effective project management, people leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic technology and product development plan
• Lead the team to deliver engineering projects on plan & on budget
• Build a network with external partners
• Provide engineering support as required
• Manage a multidisciplinary engineering team, coach and develop engineers, manage change and build confidence to try new approaches

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture, Assembly and Test, ensuring products are reliable, cost-effective and easy to build, calibrate, service and support throughout their lifecycle.
• Curious and prepared to explore new technology.
• Growth mindset, with mistakes viewed as learning opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness, with emphasis on customer needs, cost implications, return on investment and market opportunities.
• Collaborative leadership style, bringing departments and disciplines together.
• Resilient, maintaining momentum when plans change or ideas fail.
• SME manufacturing experience.
• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or related discipline is essential.
• Any leadership, management or project management qualifications would be beneficial.
• ISO9001 knowledge and/or supplier development experience would be a bonus.

Additional Details

• Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire
• Hours: Monday‑Friday – Full time
• Salary: Negotiable
• Travel: Within the UK and internationally.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• And more!

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.