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Engineering Manager

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Thatcham, Berkshire

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Engineering Manager - Vehicle Development

Salary: Competitive + benefits
Location: Thatcham, UK - Full Time| On-site

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager with Engineering to lead a team of engineers in designing and developing high-quality vehicle conversions. This is a key leadership position with responsibility for driving product innovation, ensuring engineering excellence, and supporting production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

 - New Product Design & Development
 - Lead and manage all aspects of the engineering department.
 - Maintain and update product design drawings, parts, sub-assemblies, and systems.
 - Support production during prototyping to optimise product design.
 - Ensure accurate timing, cost, and technical information is shared with Sales, Production, Stores, Accounts, and Purchasing.
 - Liaise with suppliers, providing technical guidance and quality standards.
 - Maintain the database of configurations, BOMs, and part numbers.
 - Coordinate Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and ensure compliance with legislation.
 - Work with Production to streamline designs, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.

In addition you will be involved in:
 - Leading vehicle development and production improvement projects.
 - Monitoring and reporting on performance, KPIs, and specific engineering initiatives.
 - Collaborating with Product Management to define standard builds, options, and training.
 - Ensuring compliance with ISO and COP standards across production activities.
 - Supporting Customer Care to investigate and resolve technical after-sales issues.
 - Proposing design changes based on warranty feedback.
 - Collaborating with QA on goods-in checks and resolve non-conforming parts.

Skills & Competencies

If you have hands-on experience in vehicle conversions, WAVs, or similar vehicle development that is a bonus BUT NOT essential.
 - Strong engineering background with production knowledge.
 - Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
 - Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
 - High energy, proactive, and committed to continuous development.
 - Process instruction creation, document control, BOM generation & MRP.
 - Familiarity with PPAP, APQP, FMEA, ISO9001, Lean Manufacturing, and VSM.
 - Knowledge of HSE and COSHH regulations.
 - Experience with NPI coordination and CAD software.
 - Excellent IT literacy and CAD expertise.

This will be an a critical position for the Engineering Manager taking ownership of all aspects of the engineering department and help grow the business

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