Engineering Manager

Demob Job Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £60,000

Work hours 9-6

Travel reimbursements

Holidays 25 days + BH + Birthday

Pension scheme

EMI Share Options

Cycle to Work

Gym membership

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Demob Job Ltd client in Milton Keynes is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a skilled engineering team and drive hands-on technical excellence in a growing business delivering cutting-edge engineering technology for demanding industrial applications.

You will plan and oversee projects, coach engineers, and ensure safe, on-time delivery while shaping workshop activities and improving processes.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant engineering qualification with proven experience of managing engineering teams.
• Hands-on engineering experience with an appreciation of mechanical engineering.
• Experience planning engineering activities and managing projects.
• Able to coach, mentor and develop engineering teams.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of workshop engineers.
• Manage day to day workshop activities, workloads and engineering priorities.
• Provide hands on technical leadership, supporting the team with engineering challenges and problem solving.
• Plan and oversee engineering projects, ensuring delivery to schedule, budget and quality standards.
• Continuously improve workshop processes, procedures and ways of working.
• Manage workshop resources, tooling, equipment and budgets.
• Work closely with design, test and engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
• Ensure all workshop activities are carried out safely and in accordance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Coaching

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Our client, an innovative engineering business based inMilton Keynesis looking to recruit an Engineering Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation developing cutting edge engineering technology for demanding industrial applications.

This is a hands on leadership role where you will lead from the front, managing a highly skilled engineering team whilst remaining actively involved in the day to day engineering operation. You’ll play a key role in shaping workshop activities, improving engineering processes and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Applications are particularly encouraged from ex-military engineers with leadership experience gained within the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME), Royal Navy or Royal Air Force, although all candidates with the relevant engineering management experience will be considered.

Engineering Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and develop a team of workshop engineers.
• Manage day to day workshop activities, workloads and engineering priorities.
• Provide hands on technical leadership, supporting the team with engineering challenges and problem solving.
• Plan and oversee engineering projects, ensuring delivery to schedule, budget and quality standards.
• Continuously improve workshop processes, procedures and ways of working.
• Manage workshop resources, tooling, equipment and budgets.
• Work closely with design, test and engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
• Ensure all workshop activities are carried out safely and in accordance with health and safety requirements.

Engineering Manager Requirements:

• Hold a relevant engineering qualification with proven experience of managing engineering teams.
• Previous hands on engineering experience and an appreciation and understanding of mechanical engineering.
• Experience planning engineering activities and managing projects.
• Able to coach, mentor and develop engineering teams.
• A proactive, hands on approach with the ability to lead by example.

Engineering Manager Benefits:

• Salary is £60,000 per annum.
• Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm with 1 hour for lunch.
• Travel expenses to and from work are reimbursed.
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
• Pension Scheme.
• EMI Share Options, Cycle to Work Scheme, Subsidised Gym Membership.
• The opportunity to play a key role within a growing engineering business developing innovative technology.