Engineering Manager
 
Engineering Manager: Lead our Maintenance & Development teams.
 
Are you an experienced engineering professional looking for your next leadership challenge? We're seeking a skilled Engineering Manager to oversee our maintenance operations at our Oakham manufacturing facility.
 
This role offers the perfect balance of technical leadership and strategic influence, as you'll be responsible for ensuring plant reliability whilst developing a talented team of engineering professionals. With over twenty skilled colleagues under your guidance, you'll drive maintenance excellence and continuous improvement across our injection moulding operations.
 
Job Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of over twenty engineering colleagues responsible for maintaining injection moulding machines, automation and ancillary equipment
Ensure prompt and effective reactive maintenance response to minimise downtime from unplanned breakdowns
Strengthen the planned maintenance programme to optimise equipment availability and reliability
Use production data and root cause analysis to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Manage maintenance and capital expenditure budgets with careful attention to detail
Optimise spare parts procurement and stockholding to balance availability against costs
Identify and build business cases for annual capex projects that maintain plant performance
Build productive relationships with key suppliers and sub-contractors
Oversee the full capex/project lifecycle from procurement through installation to handover
Support the ongoing professional development of the engineering team 
Skills and Experience

Engineering qualification (HND/degree level) with relevant manufacturing experience
Proven track record in maintenance management within a production environment
Sound technical knowledge of injection moulding processes and automation systems
Experience leading engineering teams and developing talent
Good understanding of preventative maintenance methodologies
Strong analytical skills with experience in root cause analysis
Experience managing capital projects from justification to implementation
Working knowledge of maintenance management systems 
Pay and Benefits

Salary: Up to £55,000
23 days holiday
Enhanced pension scheme upon completion of probation period
Life insurance
Private medical insurance for you and your family 
This Engineering Manager position offers an excellent opportunity to join a respected manufacturer with a focus on quality and innovation. You'll have the chance to make a genuine impact on our operations while developing your career in a supportive environment. If you're ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you