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Engineering Manager in Doncaster

Job Description

Engineering Manager

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We are recruiting for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a growing UK engineering and machinery manufacturer.

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This is not a traditional maintenance-focused Engineering Manager role. We’re looking for someone with a strong background in engineering design, machinery manufacture, CAD and product development to lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering function.

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Reporting to the Engineering Director, you’ll take responsibility for engineering delivery, technical standards, team development and continuous improvement.

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The Role

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  • Lead and develop the Engineering Department
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  • Manage engineering workloads, resources and priorities
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  • Lead CAD/Design and Product Development activities
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  • Oversee engineering projects from concept through to manufacture
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  • Review engineering designs, drawings and technical documentation
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  • Drive standardisation of machine drawings and engineering practices
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  • Lead NPD, product improvement and engineering innovation
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  • Manage engineering change control and documentation
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  • Work closely with Production, Projects, Quality, Procurement and Sales
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  • Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes and efficiency
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What We're Looking For

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  • Engineering leadership experience within manufacturing, machinery or engineering
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  • Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering knowledge
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  • Experience in machinery design and manufacture
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  • Strong CAD knowledge – SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar
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  • Experience within a project-based manufacturing environment
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  • Product Development / NPD experience
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  • Strong leadership, planning and stakeholder-management skills
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  • Degree, HNC or HND in a relevant engineering discipline advantageous
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Experience within special purpose machinery, capital equipment, automation, materials handling, processing equipment or engineering OEM environments would be particularly relevant.

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Interested?

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If you're an established Engineering Manager — or a strong Design Engineering Manager / Lead Design Engineer ready for your next step — get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Engineering Manager in Doncaster

Doncaster, UK
Full time

Published on 09/03/2026

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