Strategic Engineering Manager — Cambridge Innovation Lead

Construction, Property and Engineering; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cambridge is looking for a Strategic Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations and drive innovation. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise, with a focus on developing engineering strategies and managing key projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in engineering management, supported by a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. This position comes with a competitive salary of £68,000 and a performance-based bonus, alongside excellent work-life integration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life integration

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Engineering Management or similar role.
• Experience in sophisticated manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record of strategic engineering development.

Responsibilities

• Lead major capital projects and implement Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Mentor and develop a skilled engineering team.
• Drive productivity, quality, and safety improvements.

Skills

Engineering Management

Project Management

Leadership

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or Chartered Engineer status

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA systems

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Cambridge is looking for a Strategic Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations and drive innovation. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise, with a focus on developing engineering strategies and managing key projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in engineering management, supported by a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. This position comes with a competitive salary of £68,000 and a performance-based bonus, alongside excellent work-life integration.