Engineering Manager

Job Description

Are you an inspirational Engineering Manager with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and technical innovation within a dynamic manufacturing environment? Do you thrive on leading high-performing teams and implementing strategic initiatives that deliver tangible results? We are seeking an exceptional individual to spearhead our Engineering department at our advanced manufacturing facility in Peterborough.\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to take the reins of a critical function, influencing every aspect of our production from process optimization to new technology integration.

You will be a key member of our senior leadership team, responsible for shaping our engineering strategy and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engineering brilliance.\n\nWhy This Leadership Role is Unparalleled:\n\nExceptional Total Reward Package: A highly attractive basic salary of £62,000 per annum, complemented by a lucrative annual bonus scheme and a comprehensive benefits package, recognizing your leadership and impact.\n\nPrime Working Hours: Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday day shift, providing the ideal work-life integration for a senior leadership position.\n\nStrategic Influence: Directly contribute to business strategy, lead significant capital projects, and introduce cutting-edge technologies that will redefine our manufacturing capabilities.\n\nEmpowered Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a talented team of engineers and technicians, fostering their growth and ensuring they operate at the highest levels of performance.\n\nInnovation at Your Fingertips: Work with state-of-the-art machinery and systems, and be given the autonomy to explore and implement innovative engineering solutions.\n\nImpactful Environment: Your decisions will have a direct and significant impact on our productivity, quality, safety, and profitability.\n\nCompany Growth: Join a thriving organization with ambitious expansion plans, offering unparalleled opportunities for your own professional development and career advancement.\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\nWe seek a visionary leader who combines deep technical expertise with outstanding people management and strategic acumen.\n\nProven experience as an Engineering Manager or a senior leadership role within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.\n\nDemonstrable success in implementing lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen), and driving significant operational efficiencies.\n\nStrong technical background across mechanical, electrical, automation, and control systems (PLCs, SCADA, Robotics).\n\nExceptional project management skills, with experience managing complex engineering projects from conception to completion, including budget control and resource allocation.\n\nA natural leader and coach, capable of motivating, developing, and inspiring an engineering team to achieve peak performance.\n\nExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information to all levels of the business.\n\nA Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or a related field) is highly ; a Master's degree or Chartered Engineer status is a significant advantage.\n\nReady to Lead the Charge?\n\nIf you are an ambitious and results-driven Engineering Manager looking for a role that offers significant responsibility, an outstanding reward package, and the chance to truly shape the future of a leading manufacturing operation in Peterborough, we want to hear from you.\n\nApply now and lead our engineering revolution!\n\nRandstad CPE values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.\n\nCandidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.\n\nFor the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business