Engineering Manager, Bespoke Furnace Innovations

Verder Scientific GmbH & Co. KG; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary dependent on experience

37.5 hours/week

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Health scheme

Cycle to work

Lunch on site

Free parking

Referral program

Sports & social events

Job summary

Carbolite Gero Ltd in the Peak District seeks an Engineering Manager Bespoke Products to lead end-to-end delivery of custom furnace projects from concept to commissioning, guiding multi-disciplinary teams of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.

You will translate bespoke requirements into robust engineering solutions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with production, sales and purchasing to ensure quality, schedule and profitability.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Proven experience leading multi‑discipline engineering functions.
• Proven project management capability delivering complex, bespoke projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build cross‑functional relationships.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (Solid Edge) and PLM systems (Teamcenter).
• Knowledge of mechanisms, gearing and basic pneumatics; welding/fabrication design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of custom furnace projects (L3/L4) from concept to commissioning.
• Provide hands-on project management across concurrent bespoke builds and mitigate risks.
• Mentor and lead Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Project Managers.
• Act as senior technical contact for global customers translating bespoke requirements into solutions.
• Champion innovation and drive improvements in engineering processes and customer focus.
• Ensure designs meet high quality and reliability standards; improve procedures and collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

3D CAD

PLM systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

Teamcenter

Job description

Carbolite Gero Ltd in the Peak District seeks an Engineering Manager Bespoke Products to lead end-to-end delivery of custom furnace projects from concept to commissioning, guiding multi-disciplinary teams of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.

You will translate bespoke requirements into robust engineering solutions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with production, sales and purchasing to ensure quality, schedule and profitability.