Engineering Manager: Lean Manufacturing & CAPEX Leader

Technique Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 7.5% of salary

25 days plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Salary sacrifice pension

Healthcare after probation

Friends and family cashback

Volunteer day

Job summary

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for a UK manufacturing site, responsible for a team of six (one Team Leader, three Engineers and two Apprentices). The role focuses on delivering an engineering strategy, improving reliability and efficiency.

You will lead capital projects, manage budgets, coach the team and drive Lean and TPM practices, with a strong emphasis on safety, continuous improvement and collaboration with contractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant engineering management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Engineering qualification(s); membership of a professional body preferred.
• Strong leadership with analytical and strategic planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an engineering strategy for the site that supports business objectives and safety.
• Develop and monitor an engineering scorecard with KPIs and root-cause analysis for major breakdowns.
• Prepare and manage engineering budgets and identify cost efficiencies and improvements.
• Develop project specifications, value stream mapping, and an asset register for maintenance planning.
• Lead and deliver engineering projects, including large capital investments, to time, budget and spec.
• Manage external contractors, suppliers and stakeholders with clear communication and risk management.
• Coach and develop the engineering team and succession plans through apprenticeships and training.
• Champion Lean thinking, 5S, Kaizen and TPM to improve reliability and productivity.
• Ensure robust contractor management, LOTO and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Oversee facilities management to meet safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Engineering management

Leadership

Customer focus

Organisation

Strategic thinking

Hands-on leadership

Education

Engineering qualification(s)

Professional body membership preferred

Job description

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for a UK manufacturing site, responsible for a team of six (one Team Leader, three Engineers and two Apprentices). The role focuses on delivering an engineering strategy, improving reliability and efficiency.

You will lead capital projects, manage budgets, coach the team and drive Lean and TPM practices, with a strong emphasis on safety, continuous improvement and collaboration with contractors and stakeholders.