Engineering Manager: Lead & Innovate Packaging Machinery

Endoline Machinery Ltd; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

24 days' annual leave

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Endoline Automation designs and manufactures industry-leading end-of-line packaging machinery, specialising in case erecting, loading and sealing solutions for customers across multiple sectors. This role leads six engineers across mechanical, electrical and automation, shaping product development and driving engineering excellence.

You will balance hands-on problem solving with people leadership, turning customer requirements into practical, commercially viable solutions while developing the

Qualifications

• Significant mechanical design experience with industrial machinery or automation equipment.
• Proven leadership or people management experience in a multi-project environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of engineers across mechanical, electrical and automation disciplines.
• Drive design and development of bespoke packaging machinery and automation systems.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations and specifications.
• Remain hands-on with technical problem-solving across design, build, commissioning and installation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management and Production to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Manage engineering resources and priorities across multiple projects.
• Provide technical advice and engineering solutions to customers and internal teams.
• Ensure designs meet machinery safety and CE/UKCA requirements.
• Maintain high standards of engineering documentation, drawing control and design quality.
• Champion collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

PLC integration

Job description

Endoline Automation designs and manufactures industry-leading end-of-line packaging machinery, specialising in case erecting, loading and sealing solutions for customers across multiple sectors. This role leads six engineers across mechanical, electrical and automation, shaping product development and driving engineering excellence.

You will balance hands-on problem solving with people leadership, turning customer requirements into practical, commercially viable solutions while developing the