Job Title: Engineering Manager
Shift: Day shift
Location: Gloucester
Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent benefits package
This Engineering Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and develop within a globally successful manufacturing business specialising in the manufacturing of bespoke machinery. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll benefit from flexible working options, private medical insurance, and a supportive environment that offers support and development opportunities.
This is a great role with a fast-growing, established manufacturing business based near Gloucester.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage day-to-day design office activities, including resource allocation, team meetings, design reviews, and project handovers
* Ensure project designs are delivered accurately, on time, and within agreed budgets
* Work with Design Section Managers to design, develop, and manage machine projects from concept through to commissioning
* Drive continuous improvement of design processes, systems, procedures, and standards across engineering teams
* Ensure consistent and effective use of engineering systems
* Work closely with the Electrical & Controls Manager to ensure mechanical and electrical designs are aligned, complete, and compatible
* Ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and PLC elements across all machine designs
* Support Aftermarket teams with timely release of machine and spares assemblies and identification of long-term spares
* Promote strong collaboration between Design and Production teams to resolve build issues and improve manufacturability
* Develop and track departmental KPIs covering milestones, release dates, late changes, and design quality
* Identify engineering problems and implement effective engineering solutions
* Enhance machine functionality and safety through risk assessments aligned to UK safety standards and customer requirements
* Provide technical support to customers and attend site when required
* Support Design Managers with recruitment, development, and career progression of engineers
* Drive development of robust, commercially viable machines designed for 24/7, three-shift operation
* Ensure designs meet energy efficiency, reliability, and UK Health & Safety requirements
* Work closely with other departments including Tooling, Electrical, and Test to inspect completed machines
* Collaborate with Technical Publications to ensure manuals, spares lists, and documentation are complete and up to date
Qualifications & Requirements
* Minimum of 10 years’ practical design engineering experience (ideally within bespoke machinery build environments or automation machinery building.
* Fully conversant with mechanical and electrical engineering techniques and equipment
* Strong leadership, mentoring, and people management skills
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under pressure
* Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Ability to react positively and calmly to changing demands
* Effective problem-solving skills with a structured, analytical approach
* Experience performing design calculations for mechanical components, drives, and structures
* Strong ability to communicate ideas and lead teams through full machine development cycles
* Proficient in SolidWorks
* Flexible, proactive, and commercially aware approach
What we can offer
* Competitive salary
* Company pension plan
* Group life assurance and income protection
* Private medical insurance
* Employee incentive plan
* Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight (work 9 days over 2 weeks, with every other Friday off)
* EV car & bike to work schemes
* Rewards – Celebrating Our People
* Christmas party, family fun days & annual social events
For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to paul.furlong@omegaresource.co.uk
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