Project & Process Engineering Team Leader

Owen Daniels; Dunball; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of complex mechanical equipment is searching for a Project Engineering Team Leader to enhance innovation and efficiency. In this key role, you will lead the engineering team, optimise production technologies, and manage significant capital projects. The ideal candidate will have substantial engineering leadership experience and a focus on continuous improvement. A competitive salary of £45,000 to £50,000 is offered, alongside strong career development opportunities.

Benefits

Strong Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management capability with a track record of delivering complex projects.
• Expertise in process optimisation and production technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Process & Project Engineering Team.
• Allocate engineering resources effectively to meet objectives.
• Optimise manufacturing processes and core production technologies.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and competitiveness.
• Manage and deliver major capital and technological projects.

Skills

Engineering leadership experience

Project management

Process optimisation

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or relevant discipline

Job description

Are you ready to lead innovation and drive efficiency in a high-performance manufacturing environment? Our client, a global manufacturer of complex mechanical equipment, is seeking a talented Project Engineering Team Leader to guide their engineering function and deliver transformative improvements across production.

About Our Client

As they are expanding their product lines and drive innovation within the industry. With around 100 employees, this dynamic site has a strong order book and exciting new projects on the horizon. The company specialises in the design and manufacture of customisable materials for a wide range of industries, with a primary focus on highly regulated sectors.

The Role

As the Process & Project Engineering Team Leader, you will drive operational excellence by optimising production technologies, leading a skilled engineering team, and delivering major technical and capital projects from initial concept through to full implementation.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Process & Project Engineering Team
• Allocate engineering resources effectively to meet departmental and site objectives
• Optimise manufacturing processes and core production technologies (including moulding, machining, and assembly)
• Act as the overall process owner for key technologies
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and competitiveness
• Identify and integrate new technologies, automation, and process enhancements
• Manage and deliver major capital and technological projects
• Ensure all projects meet agreed time, cost, and quality targets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic business goals

About You

You'll be an experienced engineering leader with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering results in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

What We're Looking For

• Proven engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong project management capability with a track record of delivering complex projects
• Expertise in process optimisation and production technologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)

Salary

Competitive Annual Salary - £45,000-£50,000

Professional Career Development

Strong Pension Scheme