Engineering Manager: Heavy Manufacturing Leader

NuStaff Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NuStaff Recruitment is seeking an Engineering Manager in Newport to shape a heavy manufacturing engineering function. You will lead a multidisciplinary team across mechanical and electrical disciplines, drive reliability, and deliver continuous improvement across TPM and OEE.

We are looking for a leader with 10+ years in engineering, including substantial management experience in steel or heavy industry, and a hands-on approach to improving equipment performance and plant reliability.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years' engineering experience, including substantial experience in an engineering management role.
• Experience working within steel manufacturing, heavy industry or a similarly demanding manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OEE, TPM, preventative maintenance and reliability improvement.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, ideally covering both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• A proven ability to identify improvement opportunities and translate them into practical results.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and the confidence to challenge existing processes where improvements can be made.

Responsibilities

• Leading, developing and motivating the engineering team across mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Reviewing and developing the engineering department's structure, processes and working practices.
• Improving plant reliability, equipment availability and overall manufacturing performance.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including OEE and TPM.
• Developing effective preventative and planned maintenance strategies to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Identifying opportunities to improve engineering standards, efficiency and equipment performance.
• Working closely with production and other departments to resolve technical issues and improve operational effectiveness.
• Promoting a strong culture of health and safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Supporting engineering projects, equipment upgrades and investment initiatives as required.
• Developing the skills and capabilities of the team to support the long-term needs of the business.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Proactive

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

NuStaff Recruitment is seeking an Engineering Manager in Newport to shape a heavy manufacturing engineering function. You will lead a multidisciplinary team across mechanical and electrical disciplines, drive reliability, and deliver continuous improvement across TPM and OEE.

We are looking for a leader with 10+ years in engineering, including substantial management experience in steel or heavy industry, and a hands-on approach to improving equipment performance and plant reliability.