Michael Page
Engineering Manager (NPI, Mechanical Design, Technical)
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Engineering Manager (NPI, Mechanical Design, Technical)
Project Opportunity: Engineering Manager (NPI, Mechanical Design & Technical)
A high-growth opportunity to join a long-established Manufacturing and Production firm specialising in precision metal fabrication and high-integrity engineered products.
About the Role
The organisation, operating since the mid-1960s, delivers safety-critical components for industries requiring advanced gas, fluid, and chemical-handling systems, including:
- Precision metal fabrication
- High-integrity engineered products
- Orbital welding techniques
- Machining, inspection, and product development
- Specialist assemblies like containment vessels and cylinders
They prides itself on cost-effective, reliable engineering solutions with a strong focus on:
- Process investment
- Technical quality standards
- Client collaboration
Key responsibilities include:
- New Product Introduction (NPI) leadership, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget.
- Evaluating product feasibility (DFMEA, DFM, PFMEA) and maintaining technical documentation.
- Engineering team leadership for new and existing product development.
- Technical support to customers, including discussions on drawings, issues, and products.
- Ensuring designs comply with customer requirements and industry standards.
- Project & cross-functional coordination (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain).
- Risk & process optimization, scheduling, and continuous improvement.
- Acting as the main interface for suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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Key Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end NPI projects with focus on timelines and budgets.
- Apply failure mode analyses (DFMEA, PFMEA) and design for manufacturing (DFM) best practices.
- Resolve product design gaps and shortfalls to enhance manufacturability.
- Provide customer-facing technical support, specialising in product/process consultations.
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams (engineering, production, logistics) toward common goals.
- Develop project reports, risk documentation, and Continuous Improvement plans.
- Utilize commercial project management tools for measurement and reporting.
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Desired Profile
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent validating experience).
- Proven industrial NPI experience, preferably in precision engineering or fluid/chemical systems.
- Track record of technical management, cross-team collaborations, and customer engagements.
- Rooted understanding of engineering & manufacturing methodologies.
- Strong written & verbal communication skills for stakeholder and supplier interactions.
- Hands-on project coordination & organisational control, with tools expertise (e.g., MS Project, Trello, etc.).
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: £60,000 – £80,000*. Additional onus (bonus) and benefits tied to role complexity, experience, and current remuneration.
*Dependent on fit, salary history, and profile alignment.
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