Engineering Manager / R&D Lead (GMP / Science / Pharma)

Rise Technical; Crediton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Crediton is seeking an Engineering Manager / R&D Lead to drive growth and lead a team of 11 engineers. This role offers a high level of autonomy, managing all R&D functions, and requires a technical background in Engineering or Science. Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 plus benefits, including a company car and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

10% Bonus

Further Internal and External Training

Company Car

Flexible Working

Private Medical Insurance

33 Days Holiday

11% Employer Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Experience as a Leader, Manager, or Lead Engineer.
• Full UK Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 11 engineers.
• Manage R&D functions including product development.
• Develop strategic plans for team and business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering

R&D Management

Project Engineering

Continuous Improvement

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Engineering Manager / R&D Lead (GMP / Science / Pharma), Crediton

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Location: Crediton, United Kingdom

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Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Engineering Manager / R&D Lead (GMP / Science / Pharma)

• Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + 10% Bonus
• Highly Autonomous Role
• Further Internal and External Training
• Company Car
• Flexible Working
• Private Medical
• 33 Days Holiday
• 11% Employer Pension Contribution

Location: Commutable from Exeter, Okehampton, Crediton, Tiverton, Honiton, Tavistock, Launceston, and surrounding areas

Overview:

Are you a leader from Engineering, Science or R&D looking for a highly autonomous role where you can shape the future growth of your team, putting your stamp on the business and cementing yourself as a recognised leader within a global manufacturer?

On offer is a technical leadership role within a manufacturer of brands that are household names, where you will be given full autonomy to support the future growth of a team of 11 and drive success in the department, while operating as a Senior Manager in a well-renowned organisation.

This company has operated for over a century, with nearly 200 employees on this site. Due to an internal promotion, they are seeking someone to play a vital role in the future growth of the team.

The role is highly autonomous, leading all R&D functions including product development, continuous improvement, and project engineering. You will develop strategic plans for the division's growth.

Ideal candidates are leaders or managers from a technical background such as Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, or Science, seeking an autonomous role to develop and execute division strategies.

The Role:

• Monday - Friday, hours
• Leading a team of 11 engineers
• Managing R&D functions (product development, continuous improvement, project engineering)
• Developing strategic plans for team and business growth

The Candidate:

• Experience as a Leader, Manager, or Lead Engineer
• Full UK Driver's license