Engineering & Programme Manager

Owen Daniels; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Oxfordshire is seeking an Engineering & Programme Manager to lead engineering and product development programmes from concept through to production and delivery. You will provide technical leadership and drive cross‑functional collaboration with design, manufacture, quality and commercial teams.

The role requires a strong design engineering background, extensive programme management experience, and a proven track record delivering on time and to budget.

Qualifications

• Design Engineer with experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Proven Project/Programme Management experience.
• Experience leading product development from concept to production.
• Experience implementing or managing SolidWorks PDM systems.
• Strong mechanical design understanding and processes.
• Senior leadership or management experience in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and product development programmes from concept through to production and delivery.
• Manage projects to meet schedule, budget and quality targets.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering and design teams.
• Support SolidWorks PDM implementation, document management and data processes.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality and commercial teams.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, systems and development activities.
• Manage priorities, resources, risks and milestones.
• Provide senior leadership across the engineering function and contribute to strategy.

Skills

Design Engineer

Project Management

Programme Management

SolidWorks PDM

Mechanical design

Senior leadership

Stakeholder management

Product development

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Engineering & Programme Manager

Permanent Position

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 (DOE)

Monday to Friday

Oxfordshire

Are you an experienced Engineering & Programme Manager looking for your next opportunity? Do you have a strong engineering background, project management experience, and a proven track record of leading product development programmes? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client, a well-established engineering and manufacturing business, is seeking an Engineering & Programme Manager to join their team in Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will combine strong technical engineering experience with programme management and senior leadership skills, supporting the development and delivery of new products while driving improvements across the engineering function.

Job Description

• Lead engineering and product development programmes from concept through to production and delivery
• Manage engineering projects, ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering and design teams
• Support the development and implementation of SolidWorks PDM systems, including document management, revision control, and engineering data processes
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to ensure successful product development
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, systems, and product development activities
• Manage project priorities, resources, risks, and key programme milestones
• Provide senior leadership across the engineering function and contribute to wider business strategy

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Strong background as a Design Engineer with significant experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Proven Project Management or Programme Management experience
• Experience leading product development projects from concept through to production
• Experience implementing or managing SolidWorks PDM systems
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and engineering processes
• Previous senior leadership or management experience within an engineering environment
• Excellent project planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholders
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance technical, programme, and business requirements