Managing Director (Precision Manufactu

Managing Director (Precision Manufacturing)

Location: Cranfield, UK (covers the UK and Ireland)

Salary: £80,000 to £100,000 (permanent)

About the Role

You will lead the UK and Ireland division of a global engineering firm specialising in motion control, automation, semiconductor, photonics, and life science solutions. Your responsibilities will include driving the commercial strategy, leading a sales‑focused team of 10–15 staff, expanding market share, cultivating key client relationships, and ensuring profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive the commercial strategy across the UK and Ireland.
• Lead and manage a sales‑focused team of 10–15 employees.
• Expand market share and cultivate key client relationships.
• Ensure profitable growth and deliver sustainable expansion.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in technical manufacturing, automation, precision engineering, or industrial technology.
• Strong background in sales strategy, business development, and team leadership.
• Commercially driven with experience managing P&L and delivering sustainable growth.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Engineering or business degree preferred.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives. Opportunity to lead a growing business unit within a global engineering firm.