Engineering Manager
Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Application date: 26th Jul 2023
About Our Client
Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing is working in partnership with a market-leading manufacturing business that manufactures a unique, innovate and high-tech specification product range for their global customer base. Due to a retirement this business is looking for an Engineering Design Manager to help take them from strength to strength and further develop the technical capability of this successful company.
Job Description
Reporting directly to the MD, the Design Manager will be responsible for all technical departments from design through to testing.
You will also be responsible for:
• Ensuring the engineering function works and communicates effectively with all departments and supports products through the whole lifecycle
• Becoming the product, regulatory and technical expert
• Ensuring all products are designed to commercial specifications and tested and accredited, to relevant ATEX standards
• Motivating and inspiring the team to get the best results, instilling high professional working standards across the board
• Managing the engineering budget and contributing to company strategy, culture and management decisions
The Successful Applicant
Successful candidates will have a strong engineering background in a manufacturing environment and a proven ability in leading and developing teams.
You will also possess:
• Effective communications skills and the ability to influence, consult and delegate
• Hands on management style whilst also upskilling the existing team
• Significant experience in a technical/engineering role
• Proven ability in leading and developing a team of multiskilled engineers
• Knowledge of Solidworks or other design software
• A relevant background in ATEX compliance would be advantageous but not essential
What’s on Offer
• £50,000 – £60,000 depending upon experience
• Progression path to Directorship