Senior Engineering Manager

Pertemps Warrington; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead their multi-disciplinary engineering division in Merseyside. This role involves managing high-value projects, implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering management and a Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma. Competitive salary between £80,000 - £88,000 DOE is offered for this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Senior Engineering Management role.
• Strong background in Manufacturing Operations with TPM and SMED methodologies.
• Excellent communicator and strategic thinker.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large engineering division and drive improvements.
• Manage high-value engineering projects and new production lines.
• Establish a structured reactive maintenance strategy.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Project Management

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Senior Engineering Manager

Location: Merseyside

Salary: £80,000 - £88,000 DOE

Hours: Mon - Friday (days shifts)

Contract: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, multi-disciplinary engineering division, driving continuous improvements and delivering complex high-value projects.
• Strong background in Manufacturing Operations implementing TPM and SMED methodologies ensuring the highest standard of H&S processes are maintained.
• Champion Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, embedding operational excellence principles across processes, systems, and team dynamics.
• Provide strategic leadership to a large, multi-disciplinary engineering team, across various sites, building team capability through effective coaching and performance management.
• Manage high value engineering projects, including new production lines/manufacturing equipment and facility expansions/refurbishments.
• Drive improvements in OEE by applying Lean methodologies and TPM principles across manufacturing operations.
• Implement AM and PM schedules to improve equipment reliability.
• Lead production line optimisation by implementing standardised setup procedures and applying SMED techniques to reduce changeover times and increase productivity.
• Establish and execute a structured reactive maintenance strategy.
• Define and execute engineering strategies to support long term business growth.
• Always Ensure full compliance with HSE and ATEX requirements.

Requirements

• Must have previous experience in a Senior Engineering Management role.
• Must have Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Excellent Project Management experience - i.e. managing large-scale, complex projects, consistently delivering on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership capability with a demonstrated ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams while driving cultural and organizational change.
• Highly experienced in Continuous Improvement and Lean methodologies.
• Excellent communicator, strategic thinker, and hands-on leader with a proactive attitude.

If you are passionate about Engineering excellence and reliability and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you