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Engineering Manager | Proftech

Engineering Manager

  Dudley, West Midlands

Reference #: 895115_1741356265
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Salary: £65000 - £70000
Sector: Technical & Engineering
Type: Permanent
Posted On: 07/03/2025

Exciting Opportunity: Engineering Manager
Location: Dudley (On-site, Monday to Friday)

Are you a passionate and experienced Engineering Manager ready to lead innovation? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can shape the future of new product introductions? If so, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

At our Dudley manufacturing site, we offer an inspiring and inclusive workplace where innovation, collaboration, and career development are at the heart of what we do. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a talented team of engineers, drive new product development, and play a key role in shaping the future of our engineering success.

What You'll Do:

Team Leadership & Development:

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering team.

  • Provide guidance, feedback, and career development opportunities.

  • Recruit and retain top engineering talent.

Technical Excellence:

  • Oversee the successful delivery of engineering projects.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements.

  • Ensure the team meets product design and quality standards.

Project Management:

  • Drive project delivery on time and within budget.

  • Manage resources, risks, and contractor engineering support.

  • Oversee capital expenditure requests aligned with program budgets.

Collaboration & Communication:

  • Act as a key liaison between engineering, sales, and operations.

  • Communicate project progress and challenges to leadership.

  • Engage with third-party suppliers to ensure service excellence.

Quality & Process Improvement:

  • Champion continuous improvement in engineering processes.

  • Promote best practices in design, testing, and documentation.

  • Drive adoption of our new product development processes.

What We're Looking For:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering (Master's is a plus).

  • Experience: 5+ years in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, with a focus on product development and introduction.

  • Leadership: Proven experience in managing and mentoring engineering teams.

  • Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

  • Technical Expertise: Hands-on mechanical or mechatronics experience is desirable.

  • Global Experience: Background in working with international teams is a plus.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary - Because your expertise deserves to be rewarded!

  • Generous Leave - 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

  • Pension Contributions - Secure your future.

  • Social Events - Be part of a fun and supportive team.

  • 360 Wellbeing App - Your mental and physical health matter.

  • Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies - Support for your personal life.

  • Cycle-to-Work Scheme - Save money while staying fit.

  • Growth & Development - Opportunities to advance within a dynamic team.

  • Inclusive Workplace - We value diversity and hire based on talent.

Join us and make a real impact in a company that values your expertise, encourages innovation, and supports your career growth.

Apply now and be part of something exceptional!

Trusted by 500+ companies
& candidates in the Midlands

candidate

"Understand all of your needs and only put you forward for positions which are perfect for you. Have not got a bad word to say about them. Would highly recommend. Thank you for placing me in my perfect job!"

Jess – Product Design Engineer – Tamworth

candidate

"I have dealt with Proftech Talent for both recruitment in my previous management role and in my new role too. I find them extremely professional and good people to have in your corner either as someone recruiting or as a job seeker. They have amazing industry knowledge and a great way of only placing people they know are a fit for the job role."

Andrea – Sales Professional – Derby

client

"We view Proftech as a fundamental part of our recruitment process, they have successfully found a number of critical hires since we engaged with them and they have really taken the time to get to know our business and culture resulting in a great partnership."

Terri Reeves - HR Assistant - HIB

client

"ProfTech Talent offered us a unique and personalised service. They took the time to fully understand what we do, our objectives and our new role, and then went in search of the kind of person suitable for our business. They filled our position within 5 days and we couldn’t be happier with our new Senior Sales Executive. Thank you ProfTech for helping us build a better and stronger team. Clearly the professional experts in recruitment!"

Gemma Payne - Operations Director - Auction News, Derby.

candidate

"I have nothing but positive things to say about Proftech Talent and the time they invested in me. Their friendly, open and honest approach stood out and their personal touch and speed of response made me feel valued as a candidate. I would not hesitate to work with Proftech Talent again, both as a candidate and as a client."

Helen – Senior HR – Telford

candidate

"I had an excellent experience at Proftech Talent. They were extremely professional, on the ball and of great support during my application. Would definitely recommend using this company for helping you find a new job."

Robert – Graphic Designer – Tamworth

client

"Proftech Talent have filled numerous engineering and technical roles for us over the years we have been working with them. They have the best success rate of the agencies on our PSL and are our go-to agency for all of our STEM roles. They have the rare combination of a personalised, tailored service with delivery of real results. I have found every member of the team professional, helpful and communicative, and would happily recommend them."

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