Versaffix
Engineering Manager
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Engineering Manager
Versaffix is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead product development, strengthen engineering discipline, and improve the quality, cost, and manufacturability of our machinery products. You will combine technical leadership with daily involvement in SolidWorks, prototype building, production support, and field troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and deliver a prioritised tasks discussed and scheduled alongside the Managing Director
- Lead products from concept and SolidWorks modelling through prototype, testing, drawings, BOMs, and production release.
- Own structured root-cause analysis and corrective design actions for field and warranty issues.
- Work with Production to improve quality, build time, material cost, rework, and waste using lean and design-for-manufacture principles.
- Establish robust controls for drawings, revisions, BOMs, testing, design reviews, and engineering changes.
- Lead two engineers, set priorities, and build strong collaboration across Production, Sales, suppliers, and customers.
- Provide practical technical judgement and clear recommendations to the Managing Director.
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What We Are Looking For
- At least 7 years of relevant design-engineering experience; 10+ years preferred.
- Proven experience developing mechanical or electro-hydraulic machinery from concept to production.
- Strong 3D SolidWorks skills, including manufacturing drawings and BOMs.
- Very strong hydraulics knowledge and practical electrical understanding.
- Knowledge of steel fabrication, machining, prototyping, and design for manufacture.
- Hands-on machinery troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capability.
- Experience leading projects and directing, mentoring, or managing engineers.
- Commercial awareness, with evidence of cost reduction, lean improvement, and reliable product delivery.
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Desirable
- Degree, HND/HNC, or equivalent practical expertise in mechanical engineering.
- Experience in construction equipment, attachments, agricultural machinery, or mobile plant.
- Knowledge of machinery safety, risk assessment, CE/UKCA, and technical files.
- Exposure to controls/software integration and supplier development.
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