Engineering Team Leader

Mansell Recruitment Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a technically skilled Team Leader for a specialist manufacturing operation in High Wycombe. You will lead a hands-on production team, drive safety, quality and continuous improvement, and support the development of engineers and operators.

You will oversee assembly, testing and calibration of electromechanical products, interpret drawings and ensure on-time delivery to exacting standards, while promoting lean practices and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership in electromechanical assembly and testing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Commitment to quality, health and safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the production team to minimise downtime.
• Assemble, test and calibrate electromechanical products per procedures.
• Provide technical support and diagnose production issues.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Maintain stock accuracy and general production admin.
• Uphold health and safety, 5S and PPE standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Purchasing and Service.
• Ensure on-time delivery to quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement and performance targets.
• Assist with training and performance management.
• Ensure COSHH and accident reporting compliance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Fault finding

Electromechanical systems

Engineering drawings

Organisational skills

Communication skills

People leadership

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Health and safety

Problem solving

Flexibility

Physical capability

Education

Engineering qualification (Level 4 or above)

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a technically skilled Team Leader to join a specialist manufacturing production team based in High Wycombe.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient and productive working environment, whilst supporting the development of team members, resolving technical issues and driving continuous improvement across the production operation.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with a strong background in electromechanical assembly, testing, calibration and fault finding, combined with the ability to lead and support others.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the production team, promoting efficient working practices and minimising downtime.
• Assemble, test and calibrate electromechanical products in line with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Provide technical support, fault finding and diagnostic assistance to resolve production issues.
• Read and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings.
• Support stock accuracy, inventory activities and general production administration.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping, PPE, ESD and 5S.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Purchasing and Service teams to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Help ensure products are completed on time and to the required quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement activities and departmental performance targets.
• Assist with colleague training, development and performance management.
• Ensure all relevant compliance requirements are followed, including risk assessments, COSHH and accident reporting.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Excellent fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with electromechanical products and systems.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Previous experience supporting or leading colleagues within a manufacturing environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• A strong commitment to quality, health and safety and continuous improvement.
• The flexibility to undertake a broad range of hands‑on operational activities.
• The physical capability to safely handle and move mechanical equipment and components.

Desirable Experience

• Mechanical or electromechanical assembly and disassembly.
• Testing and calibration of electromechanical equipment.
• Product repair and technical troubleshooting.
• Working within a precision engineering or specialist manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

A Level 4 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a degree/equivalent qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing, would be advantageous