Engineering Manager Location: Sheffield Salary: Competitive benefits Elevation Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering with Orchid Orthopedic Solutions to recruit an Engineering Manager for their Sheffield site. About Orchid Orthopedic Solutions Orchid Orthopedic Solutions is a worldwide leader in design and manufacturing for the orthopedic and medical device markets, including joint reconstruction, spine, trauma, sports medicine, extremities, and dental. With 14 world-class facilities located around the globe, Orchid continues to provide others an opportunity to live a better life through the products, services, and the way the company conducts business. Their Sheffield facility, based off the Sheffield Parkway, comprises a Forge, Foundry, and CNC Machining and Finishing processes. It employs approximately 230 people and focuses on joint reconstruction, in particular, knee and hip joints, and also the instruments required to fit the medical device parts. Additional information on the company can be found at www.orchid-ortho.com The Role As Engineering Manager, you’ll set the strategy and technical direction for the site, supporting internal teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure alignment with business goals. This key leadership role sits within the Senior Management Team and calls for a confident, technically astute leader who can inspire, challenge, and guide highly skilled teams while overseeing all aspects of the Engineering function, including Process Engineering, Metallurgy, NPI, Machining, Toolroom, and Laboratory operations. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing the Engineering team to deliver new products, support production, and drive process improvement Managing engineering resources and budgets to meet departmental and project objectives Working closely with customers to understand requirements and deliver cost-effective, on-time solutions Overseeing the full NPI process, from risk assessment through to stage-gate reviews and documentation Identifying and implementing process improvements through new technologies and equipment Collaborating with Commercial, Production, and Quality teams to ensure seamless project delivery and continuous improvement The Person We’re looking for a confident, hands-on Engineering Manager who can inspire a team while maintaining a strong focus on technical excellence and delivery. A degree or recognised apprenticeship in an engineering discipline Proven experience leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team A strong track record in NPI project management Solid experience in manufacturing, ideally within casting or forging Exposure to regulated industries such as medical, aerospace, or automotive Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels If this sounds like your next challenge, apply now or contact Ian Bruce for a confidential conversation. About Elevation Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist consultancy helping people build successful, long-term careers. We partner with leading businesses across multiple sectors, focusing on making recruitment more human, more honest, and more effective. Visit our website to learn more about how we can help you take your next step.