Engineering Program / Deputy Engineering Manager - Oxfordshire - £55,000- 63,000

We are looking for an Engineering Program / Deputy Engineering Manager to join our busy and exciting client in Oxfordshire. This role would suit a Lead/ Principal Engineer or even a Project / Program Manager looking to move up with hands on people management experience.

This is a new position supporting the Engineering Manager with the growth of the business and tasks in the Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

The Engineering Programme Manager / Deputy Engineering Manager will be split between hands on design, project based tasks and dealing with customers and with managing the engineering and design team across the business
Undertake 3D designs and create excellent and innovative design drawings working in line with the change management processes
Assist the Engineering Manager and Director with all aspects of leading the team
Deputise for the Engineering Manager when required

Key attributes:

3D CAD software experience - Solid Edge, Siemens NX or Solidworks ideal
At least 10 years' experience in Mechanical Engineering and 1-2 years managing people
Experience managing or leading a team of Engineers