Engineering Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Witney; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an Engineering Manager for our Witney operation. You will own the engineering function, oversee project pipelines and resource planning in a high-performance manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on leading projects from brief to production, developing teams, and pushing continuous improvement and NPD across engineering and manufacturing activities. A background in motorsport/high-performance automotive is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from brief through to production
• Coach and develop the Engineering and Quality teams
• Drive NPD, process improvement and continuous improvement across Engineering and Manufacturing

Job description

Engineering Manager (BBBH278888) Witney, England

Salary: GBP60000 - GBP70000 per annum + Pension + Career Development

Witney, commutable from: Oxford, Abingdon, Bicester, Didcot, Wantage, Swindon, Cirencester, Faringdon, Carterton & all surrounding areas

Are you an Engineering Manager or Programme Manager with a strong manufacturing background, looking to take ownership of an engineering function within a growing, high-performance manufacturing environment?

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity where you’ll take responsibility for the engineering project pipeline, resource planning and programme delivery, helping to transform an established engineering function into a more structured, proactive and data-driven department.

Operating within the motorsport & high-performance automotive sector, your role offers significant scope to influence how the engineering function operates, introduce improved processes and develop a high-performing technical team.

The business operates within a technically demanding, precision-engineering environment supplying high-performance products, and with continued investment in product development, this is an excellent opportunity to make genuine impact.

This position would suit an experienced Leader within engineering/manufacturing, looking to play a key role in an exciting and growing business.

The Role:

• Lead engineering projects from brief through to production
• Coach and develop the Engineering and Quality teams
• Drive NPD, process improvement and continuous improvement across Engineering and Manufacturing

The Candidate:

• Experience in a senior engineering, programme or Engineering Maanagement position

Reference Number: BBBH278888