Manufacturing Engineering Manager

CRP Subsea Ltd; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to 15%

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 4x annual salary

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

CRP Subsea Ltd is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Skelmersdale to lead Production Engineering and Maintenance, drive continuous improvement and ensure safe, reliable operation of manufacturing assets.

You will develop strategies for equipment reliability, manage budgets, and lead high-performing teams to support growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field.
• Proven experience in an Engineering/Production Engineering leadership role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maintenance and Production Engineering functions to support objectives and performance.
• Develop and implement engineering, maintenance and asset management strategies.
• Ensure preventative and predictive maintenance programmes are established and improved.
• Manage resources, budgets and priorities to maximise operational effectiveness.
• Lead projects focused on process improvement, automation and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and company requirements.
• Support spare parts inventory and maintenance systems to minimise downtime.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures and non-conformances with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and HSEQ teams.
• Drive safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence across engineering activities.
• Lead change initiatives and promote best practice in engineering and maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Health & safety knowledge

Continuous improvement

Multitasking

Education

Engineering degree

Engineering institution membership

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Skelmersdale Up to £60,000.00 per annum DOE

The role:

CRP Subsea is seeking an experienced and driven Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead our Production Engineering and Maintenance functions. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of our manufacturing equipment, processes and facilities. You'll drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhance operational performance, improve asset reliability and develop high performing production engineering and maintenance teams to support business growth and operational excellence.

What will you do as our Manufacturing Engineering Manager:

• Lead and manage the Maintenance and Production Engineering functions to support business objectives, customer requirements and operational performance.
• Develop and implement engineering, maintenance and asset management strategies to improve equipment reliability, productivity, quality and cost performance.
• Ensure effective preventative and predictive maintenance programmes are established, maintained and continuously improved.
• Manage production engineering and maintenance resources, budgets and priorities to maximise operational effectiveness and support business growth.
• Lead manufacturing engineering projects focused on process improvement, automation, capacity enhancement, waste reduction and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all plant, machinery, facilities and infrastructure remain compliant with legislative, safety and company requirements.
• Support the Maintenance Manager in managing spare parts inventory and maintenance systems to minimise downtime and maintain operational continuity.
• Support the introduction of new equipment, products and manufacturing processes, ensuring robust handover, documentation, training and operational readiness.
• Lead root cause investigations relating to equipment failures, quality concerns, customer complaints and non-conformances, implementing effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and HSEQ teams to achieve business objectives and continuous improvement targets.
• Drive a culture of safety, continuous improvement, accountability and operational excellence across all engineering activities.
• Lead change initiatives and promote best practice throughout engineering and maintenance operations.
• Monitor production engineering and maintenance KPIs, including downtime, OEE and maintenance compliance metrics.
• Support the successful delivery of CAPEX projects and business improvement initiatives.
• Develop, coach and manage production engineering and maintenance personnel through effective communication, performance management and succession planning.

What are we looking for in our Manufacturing Engineering Manager:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience in an Engineering Manager, Production Engineering Manager or similar manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrial equipment and maintenance management systems.
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement and delivering measurable business results.
• Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading asset reliability, maintenance and engineering improvement programmes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Professional engineering qualification and/or membership of a recognised engineering institution would be advantageous.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma qualifications are desirable.

What are the benefits of being our Manufacturing Engineering Manager:

• A competitive salary based upon experience
• Discretionary annual bonus of up to 15% of basic salary
• Private medical insurance scheme
• Life assurance of 4x annual salary
• Comprehensive employee assistance programme including 24/7 GP, unlimited mental health support and legal consultations
• Access to leisure benefits, including a cycle to work scheme

An ambitious business committed to embracing innovation and solving our customers’ toughest challenges.

AIS is a global leader in the engineering, manufacture and application of fire protection & insulation, marine, renewables and subsea solutions. Through continued innovation and strategic acquisitions, including testing capabilities and aquaculture technologies, AIS continues to expand its advanced materials, testing, and marine technology offering across a diverse range of sectors. Our advanced material solutions protect life, assets and infrastructure across the energy, offshore wind, industrial, automotive, chemical, defence, marine and power sectors, performing in some of the world’s most demanding environments, on land and at sea.

Our values make us who we are. Four values sum up the AIS way of working. We are responsible, using our influence wisely and taking ownership of our actions. We are candid, building honest relationships through openness and trust. We are perceptive, applying our expertise to spot opportunities and make them count. And we are fearless, harnessing innovation to solve complex problems.

If you would like to join an award winning, forward thinking organisation that recognises its people as fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.