Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager in Crigglestone, Wakefield (WF4), WF4 3PF | KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD My career My jobs Q Quentin Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Engineering Manager Morson Edge Wakefield (WF2) Market related 4 days ago Head of Engineering Elevation Recruitment Wapping, Bradford (BD1), BD1 1aa Market related 1 month ago Engineering Project Manager The Sterling Choice Ltd Sheffield, South Yorkshire £65k - 70k per year 2 days ago Engineering Service Manager Winner Recruitment Beighton, Sheffield (S20) £48k - 52k per year 1 week ago Contracts Manager PWS Technical Services (UK) Ltd Sheffield (S1) From £60,000 to £65,000 per annum plus benefits package 3 days ago Maintenance Engineer E3 Recruitment Kings Mead, Pontefract (WF7), WF7 5BJ Up to £55000.00 per annum 1 month ago Engineering Manager KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD Crigglestone, Wakefield (WF4), WF4 3PF £50000 - £55000 per annum 3 weeks ago General Manager - Engineering Design Integrated Search West Yorkshire Up to £85,000 per annum 1 month ago Engineering Manager Dutton Recruitment Dewsbury (WF12) From £50,000 to £55,000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Controls Engineer Samuel Frank Wakefield 41 Business Park, Wakefield (WF2) From £55,000 to £65,000 per annum + bonus 1 week ago Engineering Manager KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD Crigglestone, Wakefield (WF4), WF4 3PF Permanent Contract Published: 4 days ago £50000 - £55000 per annum Apply Save Engineering Manager KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD Apply Poor Fit Your CV is missing most of what's needed for this role. 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This is a genuinely hands-on leadership role for someone who is just as comfortable getting stuck into a technical problem on the shop floor as they are coaching, developing and motivating a team. You'll bring credible engineering knowledge and the people skills to build a strong, capable department around it. The Role You'll lead, manage and develop the Engineering function, delivering innovative, cost-effective and high-quality engineering solutions that support the business's product development, manufacturing and strategic objectives. You'll provide hands on leadership across Engineering, Spray Painting, Automation and Injection Moulding, ensuring resources are effectively integrated and optimised to achieve operational excellence. You'll continually review and develop departmental strategy, aligning it with wider business, production and sales objectives, while driving continuous improvement, innovation and performance - staying close enough to the work to lead by example, and close enough to your people to bring the best out of them. Key Responsibilities Take overall ownership of the Engineering, Spray Painting, Automated Production and Injection Moulding departments, ensuring resources are used effectively to meet business objectives Manage day-to-day operations across the department, making sure work is safely planned, prioritised and delivered in line with customer needs Design and physically produce jigs, fixtures and other engineering solutions, getting hands-on to solve problems and support production Plan and deliver engineering projects, product improvements, and the introduction of new equipment or processes Champion continuous improvement across the department, driving efficiency, quality and performance gains Keep engineering equipment, tools, machinery and stock levels well maintained to ensure maximum reliability Line manage a team of 4 engineers, running regular 1-2-1s, performance reviews and succession planning to build a strong, capable team Partner with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Technical and Logistics to keep activities coordinated and business goals on track Assess current and future staffing, training and resourcing needs, flagging requirements to senior management as needed Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality standards across all engineering activities Report regularly on engineering performance, quality metrics, project progress and risk, with recommendations for senior leadership Represent Engineering at production, continuous improvement and Health & Safety meetings, offering technical input where needed What You'll Bring Essential Experience in precision engineering and manufacturing Experience operating and programming CNC machinery Understanding of 2D/3D CAD modelling Proficient in press tooling, and the design and hands-on manufacture of jigs and fixtures Strong understanding of engineering principles and best practice At least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a manufacturing/logistics environment Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tools and equipment Proven ability to lead and manage a team, with excellent communication, motivational and conflict-resolution skills Desirable Experience with spray painting processes (gloss, K2) Extrusion saw operation and material preparation experience Professional engineering certification (e.g. CEng, IET membership) Experience and knowledge of injection moulding Knowledge of industry standards such as IPC-A-610, RoHS and ISO 9001 How to Apply Apply today with an up-to-date CV for this exciting new Engineering Manager role in Wakefield. Apply KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD IT & Tech 32 Jobs Similar Engineering Manager Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Engineering Manager Morson Edge Wakefield (WF2) Market related 4 days ago Head of Engineering Elevation Recruitment Wapping, Bradford (BD1), BD1 1aa Market related 1 month ago Engineering Project Manager The Sterling Choice Ltd Sheffield, South Yorkshire £65k - 70k per year 2 days ago Engineering Service Manager Winner Recruitment Beighton, Sheffield (S20) £48k - 52k per year 1 week ago Contracts Manager PWS Technical Services (UK) Ltd Sheffield (S1) From £60,000 to £65,000 per annum plus benefits package 3 days ago Maintenance Engineer E3 Recruitment Kings Mead, Pontefract (WF7), WF7 5BJ Up to £55000.00 per annum 1 month ago Engineering Manager KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD Crigglestone, Wakefield (WF4), WF4 3PF £50000 - £55000 per annum 3 weeks ago General Manager - Engineering Design Integrated Search West Yorkshire Up to £85,000 per annum 1 month ago Engineering Manager Dutton Recruitment Dewsbury (WF12) From £50,000 to £55,000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Controls Engineer Samuel Frank Wakefield 41 Business Park, Wakefield (WF2) From £55,000 to £65,000 per annum + bonus 1 week ago Engineering Manager jobs Engineering Manager jobs in Wakefield, West Yorkshire Engineering jobs Engineering jobs in Wakefield, West Yorkshire Management jobs Management jobs in Wakefield, West Yorkshire Jobs in Wakefield, West Yorkshire Engineer jobs Mechanical Manager jobs Engineer Manager jobs M&E Engineer jobs Technical Manager jobs Field Engineering Manager jobs Construction Engineering Manager jobs Setting Out Engineer jobs Manager Of Engineering jobs Electrical Manager jobs Engineering Management jobs Development Manager jobs Projects Engineer jobs Engineering Change Manager jobs Engineering Salary jobs Head Engineer jobs Get hired. 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