Engineering Manager — Fast-Paced Manufacturing (Fri Early Finish)

Umbilical Advanced; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Umbilical Advanced is seeking an Engineering Manager in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, to enhance their engineering function within a 24/7 production environment. The successful candidate will lead day-to-day engineering activities across maintenance, tooling, and automation while driving performance improvements and team development. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in maintenance engineering and project delivery, with key responsibilities including leading engineering activities and improving equipment reliability. The role also requires hands-on experience with automation and controls, as well as engineering qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Engineering Manager or senior maintenance leadership role.
• Strong background in fast-paced manufacturing maintenance engineering.
• Proven ability to improve equipment reliability (downtime reduction, MTBF).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities across maintenance, tooling, automation, and facilities.
• Develop structured engineering systems and improve plant reliability.
• Manage engineering budgets and KPIs, ensuring cost control.

Skills

Improving equipment reliability

Maintenance engineering

Automation and controls

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering qualification (degree or apprenticeship)

Job description

Umbilical Advanced is seeking an Engineering Manager in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, to enhance their engineering function within a 24/7 production environment. The successful candidate will lead day-to-day engineering activities across maintenance, tooling, and automation while driving performance improvements and team development. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in maintenance engineering and project delivery, with key responsibilities including leading engineering activities and improving equipment reliability. The role also requires hands-on experience with automation and controls, as well as engineering qualifications.