Engineering Manager

📍 Location: Accrington
📄 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us

We're hiring for a leading provider of bespoke capital equipment solutions.

The Role

We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our talented engineering team and drive the delivery of custom-built equipment projects. This is more than just a technical role-you'll also play a key part in shaping a positive, collaborative culture within the team and ensuring a commercially focused approach to engineering solutions. If you're a strong leader with experience managing bespoke engineering projects, implementing culture change, and balancing technical excellence with commercial awareness, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing:

Driving Culture Change: Lead initiatives to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the engineering team.
Leading Bespoke Projects: Manage the design, development, and delivery of custom capital equipment tailored to meet client specifications and industry standards.
Inspiring Teams: Mentor and develop a team of skilled engineers, building a supportive and high-performing work environment.
Ensuring Commercial Success: Align engineering decisions with commercial objectives, considering cost-effectiveness, market needs, and profitability.
Collaborating Cross-Functionally: Work closely with production, quality assurance, and sales teams to align engineering efforts with broader business goals.
Enhancing Processes: Identify and implement best practices and process improvements to boost efficiency and effectiveness.
Providing Expertise: Resolve technical challenges and offer guidance to team members and stakeholders.
Ensuring Compliance: Maintain adherence to all relevant safety protocols, regulations, and industry standards.
Managing Budgets and Resources: Assist in budget planning and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective and timely project delivery.What We're Looking For:

Leadership Expertise: A proven track record in leading teams and driving cultural change in an engineering environment.
Commercial Acumen: A strong understanding of business and market dynamics, ensuring engineering efforts align with profitability and customer needs.
Technical Know-How: Extensive experience in engineering, including bespoke equipment design and manufacturing processes.
Project Management Skills: Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies to keep projects on track.
Strong Communication: Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with teams and stakeholders.
Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with engineering software and design tools (e.g., CAD, PLM systems).
Collaborative Spirit: A team player with the ability to build strong relationships across departments and with external partners.Why Join Us?

You'll have the chance to make a significant impact in a company that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. Lead exciting bespoke projects and drive meaningful cultural change while working with a talented and dedicated team