Burnley, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/05/2026
We are seeking an Engineering Manager for our client based in Lancashire, to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for delivering high‑quality structural components for major aerospace manufacturers worldwide.
The role ensures excellence across bid development, NPI, NPD, manufacturing engineering, and technology onboarding, while fostering a high‑performance culture and maintaining the highest standards of compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
1. Engineering Leadership & Delivery
o Oversee the delivery of global product engineering activities to meet customer requirements, ensuring productivity, quality, and technical excellence.
o Manage day‑to‑day tasking, resource allocation and prioritisation of the wider team in collaboration with project and programme managers.
o Evaluate engineering requirements for new projects, defining technical approaches and identifying needs for new equipment, processes or capabilities.
o Ensure robust configuration control and disciplined data management across all engineering processes.
o Work closely with the Engineering Product Manager to develop and maintain technical strategies, processes, specifications, and documentation.
o Own and manage engineering requirements for our ERP system (Odoo based) from a BoM and product master data perspective.
2. People Management & Team Development
o Lead, motivate and develop the engineering team to create an engaged, empowered and high‑performing workforce.
o Conduct regular staff appraisals, set meaningful objectives and maintain personal development plans for all permanent engineering staff.
o Determine resource and capacity requirements, including budget planning and recruitment needs.
o Allocate engineering resources to support projects within the business, such as estimating, project management, process material kit development, continuous improvement, NPI.
3. Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
o Ensure full compliance with ISO, NADCAP, AS9100 and customer‑specific accreditation requirements.
o Capture, standardise and deploy best practices across the department to drive consistency and efficiency.
o Identify, lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes, tools and workflows.
o Analyse technology trends, resource needs and market demand to assess project feasibility and inform future capability development.
4. Customer & Cross‑Functional Engagement
o Provide technical input during customer meetings, supporting bids, reviews and ongoing programme discussions.
o Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Programmes to ensure alignment with company performance objectives.
o Represent engineering impacts and trade‑offs clearly when priorities shift or customer requirements evolve.
5. Performance Management & Reporting
o Establish and monitor engineering team KPIs, reporting performance and progress to the executive and management teams.
o Ensure engineering output supports broader business goals, enabling effective monitoring of key company performance parameters.
o Undertake additional duties as required by the Chief Operations Officer.
Requirements
* Time‑served Engineering Apprenticeship and/or degree qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Extensive experience within composites manufacturing, with strong technical understanding of composite processing, composite engineering and computer‑aided manufacturing practices, processes and procedures.
* Strong knowledge of configuration control principles and their application as a core engineering discipline.
* Proven experience as a communicator, people manager and team leader, with the ability to develop, motivate and guide engineering professionals.
* High level of competence across the Microsoft Office suite.
* Hands‑on experience using and developing MRP/ERP systems to support engineering and manufacturing workflows.
* Experience working within the aerospace sector.
* Background in a corporate or global organisation with complex stakeholder environments.
* Knowledge of aircraft components, specifications and industry standards.
* Demonstrable success in project management, including delivery of cross‑functional engineering initiatives on time and on budget.
* Composites knowledge and experience, including raw materials.
Personal Attributes
* Able to perform effectively under pressure, managing deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision.
* Self‑motivated team player with a proactive and collaborative approach.
* Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence and efficiency.
* Strong communication skills, capable of engaging confidently from shop floor to boardroom.
* Highly organised planner with the ability to manage multiple work‑streams simultaneously.
* Commercially astute and data‑driven, with an understanding of how engineering decisions impact business performance.
* Inspirational leader who can energise, empower and motivate teams to achieve high performance.
Performance Indicators
* Successful approval and delivery of the company’s strategy roadmap.
* Successful, demonstrable and quantifiable implementation of new technologies improving efficiency, quality or capability.
* Publication and recognition of technical white papers showcasing aerospace composites industry thought leadership.
* Demonstrable progress in the engineering skills matrix and overall technical capability of the team.
* Positive and direct technical impact on new business wins, customer satisfaction and innovation outcomes.
Benefits
* Salary ranging from £60,000 – £65,000, depending on experience and skillset.
* Private medical insurance and critical illness cover.
* Pension scheme – 5% employee contribution / 3% employer contribution.
* 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
* Christmas shutdown included within annual leave entitlement.
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