Engineering Manager

Rubix UKII; Whetstone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubix is seeking a proactive Engineering Workshop Lead to oversee repair and overhaul services for valves, PRVs and control valves in our industrial workshop. You will lead a team, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while collaborating with sales and operations.

The role emphasizes lean process improvement, strong customer liaison, and accountability for workshop KPIs and profitability, with hands-on technical leadership across mechanical and electrical repair activities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an engineering workshop.
• Background in valve repair advantageous.
• Ability to analyse data and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the workshop team to deliver repair and overhaul services for valves, PRVs and control valves.
• Ensure full compliance with all HSEQ policies, procedures, and safety standards across workshop and onsite operations.
• Manage workshop performance to achieve P&L targets, including revenue growth, gross margin, and operational efficiency.
• Act as a senior technical and operational contact for customers, delivering effective solutions and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through lean processes and best practice engineering standards.
• Allocate engineering resources effectively to maximise productivity, service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with sales and operational teams to support business growth, customer visits, and development of new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Customer relationship

Lean improvements

Problem solving

Communication

Team coaching

Tools

SolidWorks

DraftSight

Revit

Job description

Our Engineering team at Rubix plays a vital role in solving complex challenges and delivering practical, innovative solutions that keep our customers moving. We bring together talented engineers from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and disciplines — all united by a shared commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Whether working onsite or in our specialist facilities, we foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued, and diverse thinking drives better outcomes. By combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of our customers' needs, we engineer solutions that make a real difference to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering workshop team to deliver high-quality repair and overhaul services for Valves, PRV’s and Control Valves. Valve assembly packages.
• Ensure full compliance with all HSEQ policies, procedures, and safety standards across workshop and Insite operations.
• Manage workshop performance to achieve P&L targets, including revenue growth, gross margin, and operational efficiency.
• Act as a senior technical and operational contact for customers, delivering effective solutions and maintaining strong client relationship.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through lean processes and best practice engineering standards.
• Allocate engineering resources effectively to maximise productivity, service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with sales and operational teams to support business growth, customer visits, and development of new opportunities.
  

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop engineering teams.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering repair operations within an industrial environment.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions under pressure.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing workshop performance, KPIs and financial targets.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with customers, stakeholders, and cross functional teams.
• Organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in IT systems, engineering software SolidWorks, Draftsight and Revit. Reporting tools with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.