Engineering Manager

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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

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Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing/process engineers/Design Engineers; manage performance, resources, and succession planning. Process Optimisation & Improvement

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Drive continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma), reduce waste, boost OEE, manage KPIs (scrap, downtime), and implement new technologies. Project Management

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Oversee capital projects, new product introductions (NPI), and engineering change processes (ECOs) from concept to execution. Technical Oversight

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Ensure processing, and design; provide technical leadership in root cause analysis (RCA). Collaboration

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Work with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Customers on quality, supplier issues, and technical challenges. Safety & Compliance

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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.

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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering