Engineer Manager

Chapman Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering leader to manage projects, lead engineering teams and drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will oversee engineering projects from concept through to commissioning, working closely with production, quality, maintenance and external contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Engineering Manager – Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering projects from design through installation, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate engineering, quality, maintenance and contractor activities.
• Develop project plans, schedules and resource allocations.
• Prepare and manage engineering documentation, drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Oversee equipment installation, commissioning and validation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Provide technical leadership and support to the engineering team.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Engineering Manager – Essential Experience:

• 5–10 years' engineering experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience managing BOMs, engineering documentation and contractors.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with engineering documentation and project management software.

Engineering Manager- Desirable Experience:

• Food manufacturing, food processing, dairy or similar process industries.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food hygiene standards.
• Experience with process piping, CIP systems and hygienic equipment.
• CAD software experience and a Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) are advantageous.

Engineering Manager- Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead key engineering projects within a growing manufacturing business.
• Excellent long-term career progression.