Engineering Manager
1 day ago
York
Engineering Manager - York, UK Overview An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Manager to take ownership of the engineering function within a well-established, high-volume manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving plant reliability, improving operational performance, and embedding a proactive maintenance culture across the site. You will play a pivotal role in shaping engineering strategy, enhancing equipment effectiveness, and ensuring the delivery of a robust preventative maintenance programme, all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Strategy • Lead and manage all mechanical and electrical engineering activities across the site, • Develop and implement a clear engineering strategy aligned to operational and business goals, • Own and continuously improve the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system to maximise plant uptime, • Drive a proactive reliability-centred maintenance approach, reducing reactive breakdowns, • Champion Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement initiatives across production areas, • Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and optimise equipment performance, • Lead and support continuous improvement projects, focusing on efficiency, waste reduction, and cost savings, • Identify opportunities for automation, process optimisation, and asset upgrades, • Ensure all engineering activities comply with health & safety legislation and company standards, • Maintain safe systems of work, permits, and risk assessments, • Manage engineering budgets, including labour, spares, and external contractors, • Optimise spare parts inventory to balance availability and cost efficiency, • Oversee contractor performance, ensuring quality and value for money About You • Time-served engineer with strong hands-on experience in both mechanical and electrical disciplines, • Proven experience in leading and developing engineering teams within a manufacturing environment, • Strong background in PPM systems, fault finding, and root cause analysis methodologies, • Demonstrable success in improving OEE, reliability, and overall plant performance, • Effective planner with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment, • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, • Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and driving cost efficiencies, • A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence What’s on Offer • A senior leadership role with real autonomy and the opportunity to shape the engineering function, • The chance to make a tangible impact on site performance and long-term strategy, • A supportive environment that values innovation, improvement, and professional growth, • Long-term career development within a stable and expanding manufacturing business