Senior Manager of Engineering

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering is seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering in Birmingham. This role involves leadership of multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient delivery of technical outputs while managing risks and performance strategies. Candidates should have substantial experience in engineering leadership, financial management, and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Bonus Scheme

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Some experience in financial management, including budgeting.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mobility and Industrial Team to deliver technical outputs on time.
• Establish processes to manage technical risks and monitor performance.
• Develop and maintain KPIs for engineering functions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Financial Management

Negotiation

Decision-Making

Job description

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Client:

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Location:

birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Engineering to join our Christchurch team!

In this role, you will be responsible to lead the Mobility and Industrial Team to ensure delivery of all technical deliverables (external and internal) to cost, quality and schedule. Critically the Senior Manager of Engineering shall ensure that appropriate processes are implemented to ensure the management of technical risk and that appropriate measures are used to evaluate and monitor technical performance

Benefits: Paid Time Off | Retirement with Employer Match | Health and Wellness Benefits | Learning and Development Opportunities | Competitive Pay | Bonus Scheme | Recognition | Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

• Create and implement best practice engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance
• Ensure that engineering strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of safety, price, quality and delivery targets and which will enable the company to function and compete effectively in the market
• Determine, set and deliver goals and objectives for the department in line with the company’s strategic aims and objectives
• Ensure the appropriate systems and procedures are established, used and developed, to deliver best practice in engineering
• Develop and maintain appropriate SQEP levels for all engineering functions
• Ensure technical gateway reviews are regularly and effectively conducted to drive, plan, monitor and control the delivery of engineering solutions to schedule, budget and to the agreed quality level
• Escalate and manage technical risks and issues and perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
• Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility
• Identify and deploy technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement if external resources as required
• Constantly promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member understands the standards and behaviours expected of them
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement activities

What You Bring:

• Demonstrable experience in leading and developing multi-disciplined teams • Some experience of financial management, including budgeting and financial reporting
• Strategic thinker with clear analytical skills and the ability to balance long-term and short-term priorities
• Commercially and financially aware
• Ability to challenge and influence at all levels
• Strong negotiation and decision-making skills
• Positive and pragmatic approach to achieving results
• The ability to analyse problems and recommend a course of action
• Strong leadership and people management skills, including leading a team and managing and motivating staff to achieve challenging goals

About Us:

Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the product brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles. These include medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and motor coaches, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling, and other specialty vehicles, as well as sophisticated wheelchairs and scooters for medical mobility.

We develop and manufacture electronic throttle controls, transmission shifters and sensors for commercial off-highway equipment and heavy trucks, helping to address the long-term trend towards attaining higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions. We also supply operator controls and advanced motor controllers for hybrid and electric vehicles, such as buses, forklift trucks, pallet stackers, wheelchairs, and rehabilitation chairs.

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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