Lead Engineer in Oldham
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Lead Engineer (Electrically Biased) – Oldham
Competitive Salary | 42 hrs/week | 4 on/4 off rotating days/nights
(Days 7am–7pm / Nights 7pm–7am)
We’re looking for a hands-on Lead Engineer to join a high-tech manufacturing environment, leading a team of Equipment Engineers, Technicians, and TPMs. You’ll combine technical expertise with leadership to maximise equipment uptime and meet production targets.
What you’ll do:
Lead, motivate, and develop a skilled engineering team
Plan and allocate daily work to match production priorities
Perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvements on wafer fab equipment
Collaborate with Production, Process, and tool owners to maximize efficiency
Ensure compliance with safety, cleanroom, and environmental standards
Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
What we’re looking for:
HNC or above in Electronic, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of wafer fabrication equipment and processes
Hands-on experience with preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance
Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills
Leadership & Management, 6S, and cleanroom experience – desirable
Benefits:
Pension & Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Medicash Health Cash Plan
Cycle to Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Salary Sacrifice
Costco Membership
Union Membership
If this feels like your next move, get in touch today or hit apply!
Contact:
Zoe Murray – Senior Executive Consultant
(phone number removed)
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