Engineering Manager (Design)

Forge Partnerships; Hessle; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Autonomy

One Team culture

Job summary

Forge Partnerships in the United Kingdom is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team spanning Mechanical, Electrical and Software engineering. You will own product definitions, BOMs, and ensure on-time releases while guiding engineers toward DFMA, cost reduction, and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain, track KPIs, drive improvements, and foster a high-performance culture with strong communication to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading mechanical, electrical and/or software engineering teams.
• Strong focus on accuracy of product definition (drawings, models, BOMs).
• Experience with DFMA and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ability to use KPI data to drive performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary engineering team (Mechanical, Electrical & Software).
• Own on-time, accurate release of product definitions, BOMs and drawings.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement in design and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with R&D to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness (DFMA).
• Maintain compliance with industry and quality standards.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain.
• Track KPIs related to cost, quality and delivery; take corrective action where needed.
• Drive cost reduction through engineering changes without compromising quality.

Skills

Leadership & multi-disciplinary teams

DFMA

KPIs & data-driven

Quality standards (CE)

Stakeholder communication

Engineering qualification

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Our client is an established, global manufacturing business with a strong engineering heritage and a reputation for innovation in the markets it serves. As part of continued investment in its engineering function, they are now looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team spanning Mechanical, Electrical and Software engineering.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide strong leadership and direction to a multi-disciplinary Engineering team (Mechanical, Electrical & Software), setting clear objectives and holding the team accountable to them.
• Own the on-time, accurate release of product definition — including engineering models, drawings and bills of materials (BOMs) — for new and existing products.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across product design and manufacturing processes to reduce cost, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.
• Partner closely with the Research & Development team during product development to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective and fit for purpose (DFMA).
• Maintain and improve processes to ensure compliance with relevant industry and quality standards.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain to support new business, quotations, and technical queries.
• Track KPIs related to cost, quality, and delivery, and take corrective action where required to protect "right first time" performance.
• Drive cost reduction through engineering change without compromising product quality or customer satisfaction.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the Engineering team.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams (Mechanical, Electrical and/or Software) within a manufacturing or engineered-product environment.
• Strong background in product definition — drawings, models and BOMs — with a focus on accuracy, compliance and on-time delivery.
• Solid understanding of DFMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly), cost reduction through engineering change, and structured problem-solving.
• Comfortable using KPIs and data to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and compliance standards (e.g. CE marking), with a track record of reducing non-conformances.
• Commercially aware, with the confidence to work directly with Sales and customers on technical queries and new opportunities.
• A clear, engaging communicator who can influence stakeholders across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Sales.
• Relevant engineering qualification and/or demonstrable equivalent experience.

What’s On Offer

• A genuine next-career-step opportunity with real ownership and autonomy.
• The chance to lead and shape a growing engineering function within an established, values-led business.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience, plus benefits package.
• A collaborative, One Team culture that invests in its people.