W Talent Manufacturing and Engineering are supporting a market leading manufacturing company based in Derbyshire. This business is dedicated to delivering high-quality technical products to various industries and are now looking for a Engineering and Technical Manager to join their senior leadership team. W Talent Manufacturing and Engineering are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Engineering and Technical Manager to lead their engineering team and drive the successful development and delivery of new products from conception through to market launch. Leadership and Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5 engineers, ensuring high performance, professional development, and effective collaboration. Allocate resources, manage workloads, and set clear objectives to achieve project milestones.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on design, engineering, and manufacturing processes to ensure products meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.
Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the subject matter expert for the business on all engineering-related aspects of product ranges, offering deep technical knowledge and insight. Work closely with cross-functional teams including commercial, manufacturing, and quality assurance to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Apply knowledge of engineering principles within high hazard environments to ensure the safe design and operation of products. Project Management: Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities and deadlines to deliver high-quality outcomes. Technical Support and Troubleshooting: Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting advice to the engineering team and other departments as required. Lead the resolution of complex engineering challenges, drawing on a broad range of technical expertise. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is advantageous - Mechanical Bias is preferred
Health, safety, and environmental awareness is crucial - IOSH/NEBOSH would be advantageous
A background in a High Hazard environment is highly advantageous - Nuclear, Defence, Heavy Industry and Chemical etc
Significant experience in engineering management, leading teams in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
Strong knowledge of relevant engineering standards, regulations, and best practices.
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience plus benefits