Lead Commissioning Engineer

MBDA S.A.S.; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineering solutions is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead its Pyro and Ferrous Product Engineering function. This strategic role involves managing a multidisciplinary team, driving product development, and implementing best-in-class engineering practices. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of engineering experience, including leadership of teams and a strong technical background. This role offers competitive benefits, including a car allowance and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension match up to 10%

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in engineering.
• At least 5 years leading engineering teams.
• Strong background in plant engineering with thermo applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Drive product development and R&D initiatives.
• Ensure quality and performance of engineering delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Coaching

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Inventor/CAD tools

Engineering data management systems

Job description

Engineering Manager – Pyro & Ferrous Product Engineering

A global leader in heavy industrial thermoprocessing solutions is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead its Pyro and Ferrous Product Engineering function. This high-impact, strategic leadership role is responsible for guiding a multidisciplinary engineering team, predominantly Process, CFD and Combustion. You will drive innovation, elevate engineering standards, and strengthen the technical capability of a team delivering complex combustion and pyroprocessing equipment used in demanding industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team across the UK and US.
• Drive product development, R&D initiatives, and technical excellence across pyroprocessing and combustion product lines.
• Oversee engineering delivery from concept through to site involvement, ensuring quality, timelines, and commercial performance are met.
• Implement best‑in‑class engineering tools, processes, and project management.
• Collaborate closely with operations, proposals, services, and project teams to support both new product development and complex engineered‑to‑order projects.
• Manage resources effectively across a hybrid, multidisciplinary environment.
• Travel internationally up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years leading engineering teams.
• Strong background in plant engineering, ideally with experience of thermo applications.
• Experience with SAP, Inventor/CAD tools, and engineering data management systems (EDM).
• A leadership style rooted in coaching, influence, and cultural improvement.
• Proven capability managing complex engineering portfolios and balancing technical and commercial priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across global teams.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape both the technical direction and cultural evolution of a key global engineering function.
• Benefits: Car allowance, pension match up to 10%, health insurance, home office allowance, hybrid working, and more.

If you would like to explore the role further or discuss whether it could be a fit, please get in touch at [e-mail].