Engineering manager (design)

Job title: Engineer Manager (Design)

We are hiring for our client, a leading global manufacturer within the materials processing sector, for an experienced Engineering Manager to join their expanding team across the Campsie or Omagh site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Engineering Manager to take ownership of a high-performing engineering function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, leading both people and projects across new product development, design optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives. Our client operates as part of a global organisation with a strong engineering culture, focused on innovation, quality and delivering robust equipment solutions to customers worldwide. This Engineering Manager role will play a key part in shaping engineering strategy, improving product performance, and driving team capability.

• Strong package - £60,000-£65,000 base salary + up to 20% bonus
• Leadership impact - full ownership of Engineering function across TCS & Prostack
• Product & innovation focus - NPD, design improvement and global manufacturing exposure

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading and developing the Engineering team, ensuring delivery of all design, development and improvement activities across multiple concurrent projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Engineering Department including workload planning, resource allocation and performance management
• Managing New Product Development projects from concept through to completion in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Driving continuous improvement, cost reduction and product redesign initiatives
• Developing and maintaining engineering standards, processes and metrics
• Ensuring quality, safety and reliability standards are embedded across all design activity
• Supporting manufacturing and sales teams with technical engineering expertise
• Overseeing CAD systems and engineering documentation standards
• Managing, mentoring and developing engineering team members, including performance and recruitment decisions
• Maintaining project records, design standards and technical documentation
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations
  

• Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years' experience in design engineering
• Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams
• Strong 3D CAD experience (Creo preferred)
• Background in machinery, aggregates or mineral washing equipment desirable
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and drive change
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets
  

• £60,000 - £65,000 base salary
• Up to 20% annual bonus
• Opportunity to lead a key engineering function within a growing global business
• Involvement in cutting-edge product development and innovation
• Periodic international travel
• Strong career development and leadership opportunity
  

For further information, and to apply for this Engineering Manager job, please contact Dominic Heron at Hunter Savage: 07458 160121 Or message directly on LinkedIn.

Expert, confidential advice is provided throughout the process. Salary is a guide and may be negotiable depending on experience.