Engineering & Programme Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Witney; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Professional Development

Career Progression

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited in Witney is seeking an experienced Engineering & Programme Manager to own the engineering function within a growing, high-performance manufacturing environment. This pivotal leadership role requires strategic oversight of the project pipeline, resource planning and programme delivery to transform the function.

Operating in the motorsport and high‑performance automotive sector, the role offers scope to influence processes, develop a high‑performing technical

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior engineering, programme or Engineering Management position.
• Strong understanding of precision engineering.
• Strong SolidWorks skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from brief through to production.
• Coach and develop the Engineering and Quality teams.
• Drive NPD, process improvement and continuous improvement across Engineering and Manufacturing.

Skills

Senior engineering experience

Programme management

SolidWorks

Job description

Engineering & Programme Manager

Witney, commutable from: Oxford, Abingdon, Bicester, Didcot, Wantage, Swindon, Cirencester, Faringdon, Carterton & all surrounding areas

£60,000 - £70,000 + Pension + Professional Development + Career Progression

Are you an experienced Engineering Manager or Programme Manager with a strong manufacturing background, looking to take ownership of an engineering function within a growing, high-performance manufacturing environment?

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity where you'll take responsibility for the engineering project pipeline, resource planning and programme delivery, helping to transform an established engineering function into a more structured, proactive and data-driven department.

Operating within the motorsport & high-performance automotive sector, your role offers significant scope to influence how the engineering function operates, introduce improved processes and develop a high-performing technical team.

The business operates within a technically demanding, precision-engineering environment supplying high-performance products, and with continued investment in product development, this is an excellent opportunity to make genuine impact.

This position would suit an experienced Leader within engineering/manufacturing, looking to play a key role in an exciting and growing business.

The Role:

• Lead engineering projects from brief through to production
• Coach and develop the Engineering and Quality teams
• Drive NPD, process improvement and continuous improvement across Engineering and Manufacturing

The Candidate:

• Experience in a senior engineering, programme or Engineering Maanagement position
• Strong understanding of prevision engineering
• Strong SolidWorks skills

Reference Number: BBBH278888

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.