Engineering & Programme Manager

Evera Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evera Recruitment Ltd in Oxford is seeking an Engineering & Programme Manager to lead the Engineering function, delivering projects from concept to production release. You will collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Quality to optimise resources and ensure scalable processes.

You will own project plans, governance and risk management, drive continuous improvement, engage suppliers and maintain design governance, and act as the primary link between Engineering and the wider

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept to production release.
• Manage engineering resources and project priorities.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones and risk management activities.
• Drive programme governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier engagement and technical reviews.
• Improve engineering processes, documentation and design governance.
• Oversee quality activities across incoming inspection, production and final release.

Skills

Engineering leadership

NPD management

Precision machining

Quality assurance

RCA expertise

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Tools

CAD software

PDM systems

Job description

The Engineering & Programme Manager will lead the Engineering function, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently from customer brief through to production. Working across Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Quality, you will drive collaboration, manage resources and implement the processes needed to support a high-performing and scalable business.

The Engineering & Programme Manager will:

• Lead engineering projects from concept through to production release.
• Manage engineering resources, priorities and project delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones and risk management activities.
• Drive programme governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier engagement and technical reviews.
• Improve engineering processes, documentation and design governance.
• Oversee quality activities across incoming inspection, production and final release.
• Act as the key interface between Engineering and other business functions.

The Engineering & Programme Manager will have:

• Leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing engineering teams and delivering New Product Development (NPD) projects.
• A strong understanding of precision engineering and machining processes.
• Experience with quality assurance systems and continuous improvement activities.
• Knowledge of CAD systems, engineering drawings and PDM systems.
• Experience with project management, resource planning and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.