Engineering Manager

Engineering ManagerLocation: WakefieldSalary: £50,000 - £55,000 + a well rounded benefits packageKO2 Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business based in Wakefield in their search for an experienced Engineering Manager to join their senior team.The RoleThis is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of the business, responsible for leading, managing, and developing the Engineering function to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and high-quality engineering solutions that support their client's product development, manufacturing, and strategic objectives.You'll provide leadership across Engineering, Spray Painting, Automation, and Injection Moulding departments, ensuring resources are effectively integrated and optimised to achieve operational excellence. You'll continually review and develop departmental strategies, aligning them with the wider business, production, and sales objectives while driving continuous improvement, innovation, and performance.Key ResponsibilitiesTake overall ownership of the Engineering, Spray Painting, Automated Production, and Injection Moulding departments, ensuring resources are used effectively to meet business objectivesManage day-to-day operations across the department, making sure work is safely planned, prioritised, and delivered in line with customer needsPlan and deliver engineering projects, product improvements, and new equipment or process introductionsChampion continuous improvement across the department, driving efficiency, quality, and performance gainsKeep engineering equipment, tools, machinery, and stock levels well maintained to ensure maximum reliabilityLine manage a team of 4 engineers, running regular 1-2-1s, performance reviews, and succession planning to build a strong, capable teamPartner with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Technical, and Logistics to keep activities coordinated and business goals on trackAssess current and future staffing, training, and resourcing needs, flagging requirements to senior management as neededMaintain compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards across all engineering activitiesReport regularly on engineering performance, quality metrics, project progress, and risk, with recommendations for senior leadershipRepresent Engineering at production, continuous improvement, and Health & Safety meetings, offering technical input where needed.What You'll BringEssential:Experience in precision engineering and manufacturingExperience operating and programming CNC machineryUnderstanding of 2D/3D CAD modellingProficient in press tooling, jigs, and fixture design and manufactureStrong understanding of engineering principles and best practicesAt least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a manufacturing/logistics environmentStrong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tools, and equipmentProven ability to lead and manage a team, with excellent communication, motivational, and conflict-resolution skillsDesirable:Experience with spray painting processes (gloss, K2)Extrusion saw operation and material preparation experienceProfessional engineering certification (e.g., CEng, IET membership)Experience and knowledge of injection mouldingKnowledge of industry standards such as IPC-A-610, RoHS, and ISO 9001Apply today with an up-to-date CV for this exciting new Engineer Manager role in Wakefield.TPBN1_UKTJ