Engineering Manager

Job description

Engineering Manager

We are recruiting an experienced Engineering Manager to join the Innovation & New Product Development (NPD) function of a well-established engineering business delivering bespoke machinery and automated solutions to major blue-chip clients.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an Engineering Manager who enjoys balancing hands-on technical oversight with people leadership, and who wants to play a pivotal role in taking innovative products from concept through to manufacture.

The Role

As Engineering Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of engineering design projects, ensuring technical excellence, commercial awareness, and on-time delivery. You’ll lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers while working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to bring new products and continuous improvements to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver product development projects, ensuring designs meet customer, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage mechanical design activities including materials selection, manufacturing methods, and Design for Manufacture / Assembly (DfM/DfA).
• Produce and oversee full drawing packs, Bills of Materials (BoMs), and technical documentation, supporting SAP and compliance needs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.
• Work closely with Innovation, R&D, and Manufacturing teams to translate concepts into robust, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement, lean engineering principles, and best practice across the engineering function.

About You

The successful Engineering Manager will bring:

• Proven experience in an engineering design, NPD, or innovation-driven environment.
• Strong people leadership and line management experience.
• Extensive CAD capability (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar), including sheet metal design.
• A solid understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier engagement, and lean engineering principles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across multiple departments.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working and flexible hours.
• The opportunity to work on technically interesting, bespoke engineering projects.
• A supportive and professional culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Long-term career development within a market-leading engineering organisation.

If you’re an Engineering Manager looking for a role that offers real autonomy, technical challenge, and exposure to major blue-chip customers, please click Apply Now or get in touch with Bella at ReeVR Talent for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Staffordshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English