Hands-on Automotive Engineering Manager – Powertrain & Exhaust

Gerrell & Hard Limited; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Janspeed is recruiting an Engineering Manager to lead and develop its engineering function. This hands-on technical leadership role is ideal for someone with a strong background in automotive exhaust systems, powertrain or vehicle development who wants to advance without leaving engineering.

You'll lead a small team, work directly with prestige OEM customers, support RFQs and technical reviews, and take ownership of engineering delivery from concept through to manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Strong automotive engineering background, ideal exhaust/powertrain.
• Senior engineering background with leadership readiness.
• Hands-on APQP, PPAP, FMEA and DFM experience.
• Strong understanding of product development, validation and manufacturing.
• Confident interfacing with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Pragmatic, commercially aware mindset.
• Hands-on leader who leads by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering function from concept to manufacturing.
• Directly manage a small team and collaborate with prestige OEMs.
• Support RFQs and technical reviews.
• Take ownership of engineering delivery end-to-end.

Skills

Automotive engineering

Engineering leadership

Customer collaboration

Project delivery

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

DFM

Job description

Janspeed is recruiting an Engineering Manager to lead and develop its engineering function. This hands-on technical leadership role is ideal for someone with a strong background in automotive exhaust systems, powertrain or vehicle development who wants to advance without leaving engineering.

You'll lead a small team, work directly with prestige OEM customers, support RFQs and technical reviews, and take ownership of engineering delivery from concept through to manufacturing.