Engineering Manager
We are now recruiting an Engineering Manager to join the Engineering function at our Denham site.
The Role
As an Engineering Manager, you will lead high‑performing multi‑disciplinary engineering teams to develop, deliver, and support complex aerospace products. This senior leadership role requires excellent people leadership, delivery focus and organisation. You will manage and develop large teams of managers and engineers across Mechanical, Systems and Software disciplines, ensuring projects are effectively prioritised, resourced, and delivered to programme objectives. Working closely with other business functions, you will drive collaboration across teams, influence stakeholders at all levels, and help align engineering activity to business needs. You will be a strong communicator who thrives in complex environments and is comfortable leading through challenge and change. The role also includes responsibility for workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, capability development and continuous improvement across the engineering function.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary engineering teams and managers
* Drive delivery, resource planning, prioritisation and programme execution
* Collaborate cross‑functionally to influence and align teams to shared objectives
* Support workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning and team development
* Coach and develop engineering leaders and teams
* Promote continuous improvement across engineering processes and systems
* Support engineering governance, compliance and lifecycle activities
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders, customers, suppliers and subcontractors
Essential
* Degree‑qualified in Engineering, Science or a related STEM discipline
* Proven experience leading managers and engineering teams within complex or regulated environments
* Experience across Mechanical, Systems and/or Production Engineering
* Strong delivery, organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
* Experience in workforce planning, recruitment and resource management
* Strong problem‐solving and decision‑making capability
* Comfortable working in challenging, fast‑paced and evolving environments
Desirable
* 10+ years Aerospace or Defence industry experience
* Knowledge of aerospace standards including DO‑178, DO‑254 and MIL‑STD
* Familiarity with Teamcenter and SAP
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
Benefits
* 9% non‑contributory pension (18+)
* Midday finish on Fridays
* 4× salary Life Assurance (18+)
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Option to purchase additional annual leave
* Personalised training & development plan
* Cycle to Work & nursery benefits
* Discounts via Martin‑Baker+ platform
Why Join Us?
At Martin‑Baker, your work directly contributes to saving lives. You'll join a collaborative and innovative engineering environment with the opportunity to lead talented teams and shape the future of aerospace safety systems.
Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK and be currently residing in the UK.
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