Engineering Manager – Precision Manufacturing & Automation

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

KO2 Recruitment is partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Wakefield to appoint an Engineering Manager responsible for leading, developing, and aligning the Engineering function with production and sales goals. This hands-on role oversees Engineering, Spray Painting, Automation, and Injection Moulding, driving continuous improvement and performance across the department.

You will manage a team of 4 engineers, deliver projects, maintain equipment, and ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in precision engineering and manufacturing.
• Experience operating and programming CNC machinery.
• Understanding of 2D/3D CAD modelling.
• Professional engineering certification (e.g., CEng, IET membership) (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Take overall ownership of the Engineering, Spray Painting, Automated Production, and Injection Moulding departments, ensuring resources are used effectively to meet business objectives.
• Manage day-to-day operations across the department, making sure work is safely planned, prioritised, and delivered in line with customer needs.
• Plan and deliver engineering projects, product improvements, and new equipment or process introductions.
• Champion continuous improvement across the department, driving efficiency, quality, and performance gains.
• Keep engineering equipment, tools, machinery, and stock levels well maintained to ensure maximum reliability.
• Line manage a team of 4 engineers, running regular 1-2-1s, performance reviews, and succession planning to build a strong, capable team.
• Partner with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Technical, and Logistics to keep activities coordinated and business goals on track.
• Assess current and future staffing, training, and resourcing needs, flagging requirements to senior management as needed.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards across all engineering activities.
• Report regularly on engineering performance, quality metrics, project progress, and risk, with recommendations for senior leadership.
• Represent Engineering at production, continuous improvement, and Health & Safety meetings, offering technical input where needed.

Skills

Precision engineering

CNC machinery

CAD modelling

Press tooling

Engineering leadership

Manufacturing processes

Job description

KO2 Recruitment is partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Wakefield to appoint an Engineering Manager responsible for leading, developing, and aligning the Engineering function with production and sales goals. This hands-on role oversees Engineering, Spray Painting, Automation, and Injection Moulding, driving continuous improvement and performance across the department.

You will manage a team of 4 engineers, deliver projects, maintain equipment, and ensure safety and