Engineering Manager
Salary
£50,000 - £80,000 per year
Hours of Work
Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 17:00
Friday – 08:00 – 16:30
About Haith
Haith Group is a leading UK manufacturer of advanced machinery for the handling, washing, grading and packing of vegetables. With over 75 years of engineering expertise, we design and deliver innovative solutions that help customers across the agricultural and food processing industries improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance product quality.
Trusted by growers, packers and processors worldwide, Haith is committed to engineering excellence, continuous innovation and exceptional customer service. As our business continues to grow, we are always looking for talented individuals to help shape the future of our industry.
Main Purpose of the Role
The Engineering Manager is responsible for the operational management, performance and development of the engineering function, leading the CAD Technicians and Product Development Team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality engineering solutions that meet business and customer requirements. Reporting to the Engineering Director, the role manages engineering design, product development, technical support and resource planning, while driving continuous improvement and supporting the company's growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, manage and develop the Engineering Department, ensuring engineering resources, capabilities and workloads are effectively planned to support business objectives and project delivery.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development through effective leadership, coaching and performance management.
Engineering Operations & Delivery
- Oversee the delivery of engineering activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, within budget and in accordance with customer and business requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and governance across the engineering function, including the review and approval of engineering designs, technical documentation, engineering standards and change control processes.
- Act as the primary engineering interface with Production, Projects, Service, Quality, Procurement and Sales teams, ensuring effective communication and resolution of technical challenges.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Implement and maintain the standardisation of machine drawings and practices.
- Lead new product development, product improvement, innovation, efficiency and business growth.
- Drive process improvements, capacity planning, efficiency initiatives, collaborating with all internal stakeholders to improve workflow and output.
Business Performance & Compliance
- Monitor engineering performance, capacity, risks and resource requirements, supporting budgeting, investment planning and the effective utilisation of engineering resources.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality, environmental and regulatory requirements while promoting engineering best practice throughout the department.
Strategic Support
- Represent the Engineering function in project reviews, technical meetings, customer interactions and business planning activities.
- Deputise for the Engineering Director where required and undertake any other duties reasonably aligned with the objectives of the role.
Person Specification
Essential
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent technical understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of business priorities.
- Practical and solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
- Ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
- High attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
Desirable
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience supporting business growth and organisational change.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Project management experience.
- Experience contributing to departmental budgeting and strategic planning.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience in an engineering leadership role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or related Engineering discipline.
- Strong knowledge of engineering design principles, standards and best practices, with the ability to review and approve engineering designs and technical documentation.
- Experience managing engineering resources, priorities and workloads.
- Experience working in a project-based manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in engineering software and CAD systems such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of engineering change control and document management processes.
- Experience in machinery design and manufacture.
- Experience implementing engineering process improvements.
Desirable
- Experience within the food processing, agricultural machinery or materials handling sectors.
- Formal management or leadership qualification.
- Knowledge of ERP, PDM, and PLM systems.
Benefits
- An additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday (after successful completion of probation).
- Regular company social events, including a summer BBQ, Christmas brunch and other team activities.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and wellbeing advice.
- Discounted gym memberships to support health and wellbeing.
- Death in Service cover.
- Free on-site parking.
Job Type
Full-time, permanent, on site.
Pay: £50,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
