Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor – Lead Projects

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Henlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Company pension – up to 7% employer in

Life assurance – 4x annual salary

Enhanced family leave benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an Engineering Supervisor for an established manufacturing site in Henlow. You will oversee engineering activities, drive improvements to production machinery, and lead projects to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge, experience with high-speed machinery, and excellent leadership and communication skills. On-site work with a competitive salary package awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous engineering supervisory or project leadership experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Experience working with high-speed manufacturing machinery.
• Good understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with machinery improvements and engineering projects.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering activities across the manufacturing site.
• Oversee maintenance, improvements and modifications to production machinery.
• Lead engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the design, development and installation of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.
• Work with high-speed machinery, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Liaise with production teams, management and external suppliers.
• Manage project costs and present improvement proposals.
• Support and develop engineering team members.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Engineering supervision

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

High-speed machinery

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Machinery improvements

Problem-solving

Leadership

Job description

Engineering Supervisor – Manufacturing

Location: Henlow, Bedfordshire
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Interaction Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Engineering Supervisor to join an established manufacturing company based in Henlow.

The successful candidate will oversee engineering activities, support machinery improvements and lead projects to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering activities across the manufacturing site.

• Oversee maintenance, improvements and modifications to production machinery.

• Lead engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support the design, development and installation of manufacturing equipment.

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.

• Work with high-speed machinery, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Liaise with production teams, management and external suppliers.

• Manage project costs and present improvement proposals.

• Support and develop engineering team members.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Previous engineering supervisory or project leadership experience.

• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge.

• Experience working with high-speed manufacturing machinery.

• Good understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Experience with machinery improvements and engineering projects.

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

• Holiday purchase scheme

• Company pension – up to 7% employer match

• Life assurance – 4x annual salary

• Enhanced family leave benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme

To apply please contact:
Michael O’Hare
01462 670666
[e-mail]

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