Engineering Manager

Job Description

Engineering Manager

Location: Wrexham

Salary: andpound;60000 - andpound;70000 + Benefits

Hours: Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm

The Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer at a pivotal point in its journey.

Following significant investment from its international parent company, the business has recently installed bespoke, state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment that has been purpose-built overseas. As these new production lines are commissioned, the Engineering Manager will play a key role in shaping the future of the engineering function.

This isnand#39;t a role for someone who simply keeps the plant running. The business is looking for a leader who can drive change, develop people and build a proactive engineering culture that supports future growth.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead the engineering function across a busy 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Youand#39;ll have direct responsibility for an Engineering Supervisor and a team of approximately eight multi-skilled engineers, ensuring the department is equipped to support a modern, high-volume manufacturing environment.

A key part of your role will be developing the capability of the team, coaching, mentoring and empowering engineers to take ownership of plant performance, problem-solving and continuous improvement. Rather than being the person who fixes every breakdown, youand#39;ll build a culture where your team has the skills, confidence and support to do so themselves.

Working closely with Production and other departments, youand#39;ll develop engineering strategy, improve equipment reliability and help maximise the return on the companyand#39;s significant investment in new, bespoke manufacturing technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead an Engineering Supervisor and a team of approximately eight multi-skilled engineers supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Develop engineering capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning.
• Drive the transition from preventative maintenance towards a more predictive and reliability-focused maintenance strategy.
• Develop engineering KPIs, systems and processes aligned with business objectives.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support capital investment projects and the successful commissioning of new equipment.
• Work collaboratively with Production and Operations to maximise plant availability and minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with Health andamp; Safety, environmental and engineering standards.
• Manage engineering resources, contractors and external suppliers.

About You

Weand#39;re looking for an Engineering Manager who enjoys developing people as much as improving machinery.

Youand#39;ll ideally have:

• Previous experience leading engineering teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong multi-skilled engineering knowledge across both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Experience working in high-volume manufacturing, packaging, automation, FMCG, logistics or similar environments.
• A coaching leadership style with a passion for developing engineers rather than being the person who fixes every breakdown.
• Experience driving continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Kaizen methodologies.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.

Whatand#39;s on Offer

• Salary circa andpound;60000 - andpound;70000.
• Monday-Friday working hours (8:00am-4:00pm).
• 25 days holiday.
• 6% employer pension contribution.
• Medicash healthcare.

A rare opportunity to lead an engineering function during a major period of investment and transformation.

Genuine autonomy to influence engineering strategy, develop people and implement lasting improvements.