Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

£55,000 - £65,000
Commutable from Newbury, Reading, Basingstoke, Didcot, Swindon
Office‑based role - Monday to Friday
25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, onsite parking

A specialist vehicle manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the design, development and continuous improvement of complex products.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, suited to an engineering professional with strong technical knowledge, proven people management skills and experience working closely with production and quality functions.

Role & Responsibilities:

* Lead and manage the engineering function, overseeing product design, development and change control
* Ensure all drawings, BoMs, configurations and engineering documentation remain accurate and up to date
* Support production with new product introductions, prototyping and design‑for‑manufacture improvements
* Coordinate engineering change requests, cost‑down initiatives and continuous improvement projects
* Work cross‑functionally with sales, production, quality and suppliers to deliver high‑quality products

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

* Strong engineering background with experience in engineering design and/or manufacturing environments
* Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and multiple development projects
* Solid understanding of CAD systems, BoM control, document control and MRP processes
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Benefits:

* £55,000 - £65,000 salary
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Free onsite parking

How to apply:

Suitable candidates for the Engineering Manager role should apply immediately using the 'Apply Now' button, by calling Oliver Broderick on (phone number removed), or by sending your CV directly to (url removed).

We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Hunter Selection is an employment consultancy and currently has permanent vacancies for Engineering and Manufacturing professionals throughout the UK. If you are looking for work in this area, we may be able to assist you. Contact us directly on (phone number removed) to discuss your requirements with one of our dedicated consultants.

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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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