Engineering Manager

Job Description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialised manufacturer in Wellingborough who are looking for an experienced handson Engineering Manager to take full ownership of the machine assets maintenance performance and reliability of all machinery across the site.

The Engineering Manager will lead all engineering and maintenance activity across the facility ensuring machines operate safely reliably and efficiently. The role has responsibility for asset management preventative maintenance spare parts availability and daytoday fault resolution.

This is a practical shopfloorbased position requiring strong mechanical electrical and softwaredriven machinery expertise.

The role includes line management responsibility for one onsite Engineer the individual will report directly into the Managing Director.

Duties

• Manage the full lifecycle of all machinery and engineering assets on site.
• Lead plan and deliver the Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Programme.
• Maintain accurate documentation of service history inspections improvements and asset condition.
• Perform handson maintenance diagnostics and repairs across a wide range of mechanical electrical and softwarebased equipment.
• Line-manage the site Engineer providing guidance workload scheduling and technical support.
• Ensure high standards of safety compliance and efficiency across engineering activities.
• Maintain a wellorganised spare parts inventory.
• Ensure all essential components are available to minimise downtime.
• Work with suppliers to source critical parts and maintain cost control.
• Develop a deep understanding of all machinery including:
  • Mechanical systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Software and controls (many machines are softwareled)
• Provide rapid breakdown response and troubleshooting.
• Support operational teams in ensuring machines run at optimum performance.
• Operate as a site key holder including oncall responsibilities for emergencies.
• Ensure health & safety standards engineering best practice and statutory compliance are always met.
• Complete risk assessments and safety checks where required.
• Report directly to the Managing Director with clear updates on asset condition downtime engineering KPIs and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across production and operations.

The Candidate

• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience.
• Proven experience working with softwaredriven machinery or CNCtype equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and fix machine faults quickly and safely.
• Experience managing maintenance schedules or PPM programmes.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and motivate.
• Comfortable working on the tools in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with senior leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing fabrication joinery or similar industrial environments.
• Experience improving maintenance processes or introducing new systems.
• Knowledge of stock control or spare parts management.