Engineering Manager

Are you a hands-on technical leader with a passion for precision and performance? An established precision engineering business, specialising in high-performance machined components and complex assemblies for highly regulated, safety-critical sectors, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead its Design Engineering and Workshop functions.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a structured, solutions-driven professional who thrives in a quality-focused, compliance-led environment. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or already have proven experience managing engineering teams, this role offers the chance to make a tangible impact.

As Engineering Manager, reporting directly to the Technical Director, you’ll take full responsibility for the Design Engineering and Workshop functions. Established systems are in place — your focus will be to strengthen, formalise, and optimise them, ensuring consistent, high-quality output, robust processes, and operational excellence.

• Lead, mentor, and develop teams in both Engineering and Workshop functions, promoting high performance, engagement, and collaboration
• Ensure Engineering and Workshop deliver accurate technical information and assemblies for on-time quotations and production
• Embed and maintain quality across all processes, minimising errors and customer complaints
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks around product quality, delivery timelines, and workshop Health & Safety
• Act as the conduit between your teams and Directors, providing structured updates and actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with Account Management, Quality, and Operations to maintain efficient workflows

• Define clear team structures, responsibilities, and expectations through regular 1-2-1s and performance reviews
• Develop and enhance written procedures to support compliance, training, and customer audits
• Plan workloads, cross-train teams, and ensure resources are allocated effectively
• Foster a positive, accountable team culture, particularly during high-demand periods
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Engineering and Workshop
• CAD design and review
• Review customer assemblies and production readiness
• Provide technical feedback to Account Management, Quality, and customers
• Support product development and controlled design change processes
• BOM creation within MRP systems and workshop support (tooling, instructions, troubleshooting)
• Conduct technical analysis, investigations, reporting, and maintain engineering-specific software/equipment

• Hands-on understanding of fabrication and assembly
• Implement cross-training to maximise team flexibility
• Optimise job flow and production coordination
• Formalise and elevate Health & Safety systems (risk assessments, COSHH, training, audits, compliance)
• Maintain a proactive safety and wellbeing culture
• Manage tooling, machinery maintenance, and workshop organisation
• Support development of new workshop processes
• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or similar)
• Proven experience in design and production management within regulated, quality-focused environments
• Strong understanding of engineering design practices and manufacturing processes
• Practical appreciation of workshop Health & Safety compliance
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Proficiency in MS Office and ideally CAD

This is your chance to step up as an Engineering Manager and take ownership of a talented technical team in a fast-paced, high-compliance environment. The business welcomes applicants who are ready for the next step in their career or those with proven management experience looking to make an immediate impact.