Engineering Manager

• Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Location: Redditch (Remote / Hybrid with up to 25% travel)
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team in the design, development, and validation of aftermarket and remanufactured products. This role is pivotal in managing cross-functional projects and ensuring successful project completion by collaborating with key business stakeholders.

• Lead multiple cross-functional projects from inception to completion, determining scope and objectives with internal stakeholders.
• Establish project performance goals, design project plans, develop timelines, identify milestones, and track performance.
• Resolve project issues, monitor and communicate project status, and manage project budget.
• Document and share team learnings and coach other Project Managers in managing teams.
• Lead aftermarket engineering functions, collaborate with sales, marketing, and product management to understand business and customer needs.
• Drive engineering activities to support product portfolio expansion and develop all-makes product solutions for the aftermarket customer base.
• Innovate to solve field issues and improve products, support manufacturing in new product process development, and remanufacturing yield improvement.
• Support purchasing in supply continuity, quality improvement, and cost position.

• College, University, or equivalent degree required.
• Significant level of relevant work experience in the automotive industry, with a preference for Commercial Vehicle or braking systems.
• Proven team leadership experience.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage complexity and conflict.
• Core engineering skills with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in cross-functional design integration, systems design, and product reliability risk management.
• Financial acumen and business insight.
• Excellent communication skills and customer focus.
• Ability to manage project resources, schedules, scopes, issues, and risks effectively.
• Values diversity and has experience working in a multicultural environment.

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Car allowance.
• Private Healthcare.
• Life Insurance.
• Healthcare Cash Back Scheme.