Overview
Engineering Manager - Mechanical Design.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated
Engineering Manager
to lead a Mechanical Design team and oversee the delivery of complex, high-value engineering projects.
Based full-time on site, this role is central to driving project execution, enhancing design productivity, and ensuring engineering outputs meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Responsibilities
Customer Orientation:
Translate customer requirements into clear operational and engineering plans; build long-term client trust through reliability, responsiveness, and tailored solutions; ensure customer experience is a priority in every operational decision.
Project & Program Management:
Oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple engineering projects, ensuring scope, budget, quality, and timelines are consistently met; collaborate cross-functionally with Project Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams to align technical deliverables with project milestones; manage evolving customer requirements without compromising quality or timelines; align engineering, delivery, and support functions under unified project goals.
Engineering Excellence:
Allocate resources effectively to meet fluctuating project demands; establish and maintain engineering workflows, documentation standards, and design quality processes; identify opportunities to shorten design cycles, improve cost-efficiency, and enhance product quality; support strategic initiatives including modular platform development, design-to-cost programs, and digitalisation.
People & Communication:
Lead, mentor, and develop the Mechanical Design team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and technical innovation; engage internal and external stakeholders through clear and empathetic communication.
Systems & Tools:
Utilise technology for visibility, forecasting, and performance reporting; leverage KPIs to measure performance and guide decision-making; champion the use of CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and design standardisation to improve efficiency.
Strategic Thinking & Execution:
Apply commercial awareness of business models, margins, and customer value to engineering delivery; ensure day-to-day operations are aligned with broader business and client strategy.
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
10+ years' experience in mechanical design within a fast-paced, project-based engineering or manufacturing environment.
Proven track record in leading teams and delivering technical projects in a manufacturing or equipment fabrication setting.
Strong understanding of design for GMP environments, ideally within pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors.
Proficiency in 3D CAD systems (e.g., SolidEdge, SolidWorks) and engineering documentation.
Demonstrated leadership, project coordination, and communication skills.
High attention to detail with a structured and proactive approach to problem-solving.
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