£55000 - £65000 per annum + 25 days+BH, pension scheme Newbury, Berkshire
Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager
£55,000 – £65,000
Commutable from Newbury, Reading, Basingstoke, Didcot, Swindon
Office‑based role – Monday to Friday
25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, onsite parking
A specialist vehicle manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the design, development and continuous improvement of complex products.
This is a hands‑on leadership role, suited to an engineering professional with strong technical knowledge, proven people management skills and experience working closely with production and quality functions.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the engineering function, overseeing product design, development and change control
* Ensure all drawings, BoMs, configurations and engineering documentation remain accurate and up to date
* Support production with new product introductions, prototyping and design‑for‑manufacture improvements
* Coordinate engineering change requests, cost‑down initiatives and continuous improvement projects
* Work cross‑functionally with sales, production, quality and suppliers to deliver high‑quality products
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
* Strong engineering background with experience in engineering design and/or manufacturing environments
* Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and multiple development projects
* Solid understanding of CAD systems, BoM control, document control and MRP processes
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Benefits:
* £55,000 – £65,000 salary
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Free onsite parking
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