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Technical Manager (Process Engineering Progression)
Newcastle upon Tyne
£45,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Permanent
Technical Leadership Opportunity for an Ambitious Process Engineer
An established and growing specialist manufacturer is seeking a technically driven Process Engineer, Senior Process Engineer or aspiring Technical Manager to join its leadership team and play a key role in the future development of the business.
Operating within a highly engineered manufacturing environment, the company supplies specialist products to a diverse global customer base and has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Process Engineer looking to progress into a broader Technical Management role, taking ownership of Technical, Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) systems, engineering projects, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
The Role
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will provide both strategic and hands-on technical leadership across manufacturing operations, quality management, engineering projects, and compliance activities.
The role requires a strong technical and engineering background with responsibility for managing and developing the site's integrated management systems, supporting capital investment projects, driving operational improvements, and acting as the site's technical authority.
This position would suit a technically capable engineer from a heavy engineering, fabrication, process manufacturing, industrial, or specialist manufacturing environment who is looking to combine practical engineering knowledge with quality, compliance, and leadership responsibilities.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage and continually improve the site's Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety Management Systems.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
- Lead internal and external audits, customer audits, and certification assessments.
- Act as the site's technical authority across manufacturing operations.
- Support and improve production processes through engineering-led continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead technical investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action programs.
- Provide technical support across Mechanical and Electrical engineering activities.
- Manage engineering projects, including CAPEX investment projects, equipment upgrades, and site improvement initiatives.
- Support maintenance teams with equipment reliability, performance improvement, and engineering problem-solving activities.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Commercial, and Senior Leadership teams.
- Drive QHSE performance, compliance, and best practice throughout the organisation.
- Manage technical documentation, specifications, procedures, and engineering standards.
- Support new product introduction, process optimization, and innovation projects.
- Develop and mentor technical, quality, and engineering personnel.
- Act as the primary technical contact for customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
About the Candidate
Applicants should possess:
- Experience as a Process Engineer, Senior Process Engineer, Technical Engineer, Quality Engineer, Technical Manager, or Engineering Manager within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical and engineering background with practical knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles.
- Experience managing or supporting ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Experience within heavy engineering, fabrication, specialist manufacturing, process manufacturing, or industrial production environments.
- Proven experience delivering engineering improvement projects and CAPEX programmes.
- Knowledge of maintenance strategies, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong understanding of QHSE requirements and compliance obligations.
- Experience leading audits, investigations, and corrective action activities.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ambition to progress into a senior technical leadership role.
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Desirable Experience
- Degree, HND, or HNC in Engineering, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Lead Auditor qualification.
- NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent HSE qualification.
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.
- Experience within batch process, heavy engineering, or specialist manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of CNC manufacturing processes.
What's on Offer
- Clear progression path from Process Engineer into a Technical Management position.
- Opportunity to join a market-leading specialist manufacturer.
- Significant involvement in technical strategy, QHSE management, and engineering improvement projects.
- Ownership of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems.
- Exposure to CAPEX projects, manufacturing investment programmes, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Modern manufacturing environment with ongoing growth and expansion plans.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Genuine long-term career development opportunities.
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