Job Title: Engineering Manager

Shift: Day shift

Location: Gloucester

Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent benefits package

This Engineering Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and develop within a globally successful manufacturing business specialising in the manufacturing of bespoke machinery. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll benefit from flexible working options, private medical insurance, and a supportive environment that offers support and development opportunities.

This is a great role with a fast-growing, established manufacturing business based near Gloucester.

Key Responsibilities –Engineering Manager

• Lead and manage day-to-day design office activities, including resource allocation, team meetings, design reviews, and project handovers
• Ensure project designs are delivered accurately, on time, and within agreed budgets
• Work with Design Section Managers to design, develop, and manage machine projects from concept through to commissioning
• Drive continuous improvement of design processes, systems, procedures, and standards across engineering teams
• Ensure consistent and effective use of engineering systems
• Work closely with the Electrical & Controls Manager to ensure mechanical and electrical designs are aligned, complete, and compatible
• Ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and PLC elements across all machine designs
• Support Aftermarket teams with timely release of machine and spares assemblies and identification of long-term spares
• Promote strong collaboration between Design and Production teams to resolve build issues and improve manufacturability
• Develop and track departmental KPIs covering milestones, release dates, late changes, and design quality
• Identify engineering problems and implement effective engineering solutions
• Enhance machine functionality and safety through risk assessments aligned to UK safety standards and customer requirements
• Provide technical support to customers and attend site when required
• Support Design Managers with recruitment, development, and career progression of engineers
• Drive development of robust, commercially viable machines designed for 24/7, three-shift operation
• Ensure designs meet energy efficiency, reliability, and UK Health & Safety requirements
• Work closely with other departments including Tooling, Electrical, and Test to inspect completed machines
• Collaborate with Technical Publications to ensure manuals, spares lists, and documentation are complete and up to date

Qualifications & Requirements – Engineering Manager

• Minimum of 10 years’ practical design engineering experience (ideally within bespoke machinery build environments or automation machinery building.
• Fully conversant with mechanical and electrical engineering techniques and equipment
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and people management skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under pressure
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to react positively and calmly to changing demands
• Effective problem-solving skills with a structured, analytical approach
• Experience performing design calculations for mechanical components, drives, and structures
• Strong ability to communicate ideas and lead teams through full machine development cycles
• Proficient in SolidWorks
• Flexible, proactive, and commercially aware approach

What we can offer – Engineering Manager

• Competitive salary
• Company pension plan
• Group life assurance and income protection
• Private medical insurance
• Employee incentive plan
• Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight (work 9 days over 2 weeks, with every other Friday off)
• EV car & bike to work schemes
• Rewards – Celebrating Our People
• Christmas party, family fun days & annual social events

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to paul.furlong@omegaresource.co.uk

Candidates who are currently a Design manager, Engineering Lead, Engineering Manager or Principal Engineer may be suitable for this role.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk