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Engineering Manager

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South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, England
Market related
Permanent
Automation

Job Title: Engineering Manager  

Shift: Day shift 

Location: Gloucester

Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent benefits package

This Engineering Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and develop within a globally successful manufacturing business specialising in the manufacturing of bespoke machinery. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll benefit from flexible working options, private medical insurance, and a supportive environment that offers support and development opportunities.

This is a great role with a fast-growing, established manufacturing business based near Gloucester.

Key Responsibilities –Engineering Manager      

  • Lead and manage day-to-day design office activities, including resource allocation, team meetings, design reviews, and project handovers
  • Ensure project designs are delivered accurately, on time, and within agreed budgets
  • Work with Design Section Managers to design, develop, and manage machine projects from concept through to commissioning
  • Drive continuous improvement of design processes, systems, procedures, and standards across engineering teams
  • Ensure consistent and effective use of engineering systems
  • Work closely with the Electrical & Controls Manager to ensure mechanical and electrical designs are aligned, complete, and compatible
  • Ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and PLC elements across all machine designs
  • Support Aftermarket teams with timely release of machine and spares assemblies and identification of long-term spares
  • Promote strong collaboration between Design and Production teams to resolve build issues and improve manufacturability
  • Develop and track departmental KPIs covering milestones, release dates, late changes, and design quality
  • Identify engineering problems and implement effective engineering solutions
  • Enhance machine functionality and safety through risk assessments aligned to UK safety standards and customer requirements
  • Provide technical support to customers and attend site when required
  • Support Design Managers with recruitment, development, and career progression of engineers
  • Drive development of robust, commercially viable machines designed for 24/7, three-shift operation
  • Ensure designs meet energy efficiency, reliability, and UK Health & Safety requirements
  • Work closely with other departments including Tooling, Electrical, and Test to inspect completed machines
  • Collaborate with Technical Publications to ensure manuals, spares lists, and documentation are complete and up to date

Qualifications & Requirements – Engineering Manager     

  • Minimum of 10 years’ practical design engineering experience (ideally within bespoke machinery build environments or automation machinery building.
  • Fully conversant with mechanical and electrical engineering techniques and equipment
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and people management skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under pressure
  • Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to react positively and calmly to changing demands
  • Effective problem-solving skills with a structured, analytical approach
  • Experience performing design calculations for mechanical components, drives, and structures
  • Strong ability to communicate ideas and lead teams through full machine development cycles
  • Proficient in SolidWorks
  • Flexible, proactive, and commercially aware approach

What we can offer – Engineering Manager     

  • Competitive salary
  • Company pension plan
  • Group life assurance and income protection
  • Private medical insurance
  • Employee incentive plan
  • Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight (work 9 days over 2 weeks, with every other Friday off)
  • EV car & bike to work schemes
  • Rewards – Celebrating Our People
  • Christmas party, family fun days & annual social events

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Candidates who are currently a Design manager, Engineering Lead, Engineering Manager or Principal Engineer may be suitable for this role.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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