We are on the lookout for an Engineering Manager in the Rochdale area. We are working with a market leader in the manufacture of pharmaceutical capital equipment.

As Engineering Manager you will focus onleading technical teams, driving process improvements (Lean, Six Sigma), overseeing equipment/projects (NPI, CAPEX), ensuring quality/safety, and managing budgets, requiring strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and technical expertise in areas like automation, machining, or relevant sector. Key duties involve mentoring engineers, optimising OEE, reducing waste, implementing new tech, managing ECOs, and collaborating cross-functionally for efficiency and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Developmsent:Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing/process engineers/Design Engineers; manage performance, resources, and succession planning.
• Process Optimisation & Improvement:Drive continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma), reduce waste, boost OEE, manage KPIs (scrap, downtime), and implement new technologies.
• Project Management:Oversee capital projects, new product introductions (NPI), and engineering change processes (ECOs) from concept to execution.
• Technical Oversight:Ensure processing, and design; provide technical leadership in root cause analysis (RCA).
• Collaboration:Work with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Customers on quality, supplier issues, and technical challenges.
• Safety & Compliance:Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) standards and regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience:Proven management experience in manufacturing/engineering, preferably in high-tech/regulated sectors.
• Technical Knowledge:Strong understanding of design processes, and have a Mechanical design background
• Leadership:Inspiring, motivating, and developing teams; strategic thinking; strong communication.
• Project Management:Managing multiple projects, defining scope, timelines, and resources.

Sample Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Scrap & Rework Rates
• Downtime Reduction
• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Project Delivery Timelines

If you would like to be considered for this position, please click apply and one of our team will be in touch within the next 48 hours.