Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager £40,000 - £50,000 Harlow Mon - Thurs 0730 to 1600 & Fri 0730 to 1230 Client Overview: The client is a specialist aerospace manufacturer who concentrates on detailed component maintenance like wheels, brakes and windows. Role Overview: The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and mentoring the engineers while overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects. This role involves collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure technical excellence, innovation, and alignment with business goals. The Engineering Manager balances technical leadership with people management to drive productivity, quality, and professional growth within the engineering team. Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and grow engineering and planning teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Provide feedback and support career development for engineers. Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent. Project Management & Execution: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they meet quality, timeline, and budget requirements. Collaborate with Planning, Quality, and other stakeholders to define project scope and technical requirements. Allocate resources effectively and prioritize tasks to maximize efficiency. Technical Strategy & Innovation: Drive technical decision-making, ensuring scalable, maintainable, and secure engineering solutions. Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to guide innovation. Advocate for best practices in machining and engineering Process Improvement: Implement and refine engineering processes to enhance productivity and quality. Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, proposing solutions to optimize workflows. Stakeholder Communication: Act as a bridge between Engineering and leadership, translating technical concepts for nontechnical stakeholders. Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and milestones to senior management. Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure engineering outputs comply with industry standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements. Promote a culture of quality through reviews, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage approved data and technical publications Performing of any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Company Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, or at least 5 years equivalent industry related A minimum of 5 years management experience. A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, preferably within a Part 145 organisation with at least 2 years in a leadership or Management role. Proven track record of managing and delivering complex engineering projects. Please can all interested candidates send your CV to [email removed] or to discuss the role in more detail, call Joshua Moss on [phone removed]