Average Engineering Manager salary in Hertfordshire

Engineering Manager £80'000 - £100'000 Basic + Good Package + Relocators Considered Unique opportunity to be the technical lead for a small yet renowned manufacturer of components with ambitious plans to expand their operations into different industries worldwide. As Engineering Manager you'll have your ideas heard and implemented, working closely with the owner of the company to streamline production processes and deliver on projects. This company have a fantastic product range and have been successful for many years - with an ambitious new CEO in place, they are looking to expand their products into the Aerospace, Defence and Marine industries. As Engineering Manager you'll be the lead for all things technical related, managing the team, and ensuring production runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible. As Engineering Manage Your Role Will Include: * Running a small technical team of 15-20 * Involvement in design through to manufacture, prototyping* Streamlining production * Being the technical expert and running the shop floor As Engineering Manager You Will Need: * Experienced mechanical engineer / manager / technical lead* Background from machining / component manufacture * Solidworks design capability* Understanding of materials - polymers, metals etc* Experience from Aerospace / Marine / Defence ideal or similar type of production * Commutable to Slough or open to relocation (assistance offered) Please apply or contact Issy Mehmet on or Keywords: Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, machine shop, aerospace, automotive, defense, marine, mechanical, motorsport, process, production, manufacturing, slough, iver, berkshire, london. This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

Engineering Manager Overview: Lead our client's Engineering Department, driving product and process development, optimisation, and environmental functions. Manage investments in manufacturing equipment to ensure flexibility and minimal risk. Oversee a skilled team and become an integral member of the senior management team. Key Responsibilities: Strategically manage multiple technologies.Implement quality and design control systems.Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.Manage a comprehensive asset management system.Identify and select best-value technologies.Prepare and manage budgets.Oversee hiring, project resourcing, and operations.Deliver on-time, profitable product/project launches.Prioritise and execute complex projects.Train and develop manufacturing engineers and production teams.Foster continuous improvement and resolve issues. Leadership Competencies: Strategic thinkingResults-drivenOrganisational capability buildingCredibility and respect Technical Skills & Qualifications: Technical and analytical expertiseQuality-focused team playerExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsOrganised, motivated, and goal-focusedProject and resource management experienceUnderstanding of quality standards, lean principles, and financial acumenDegree in Engineering with 5+ years of senior-level manufacturing experience Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate: Project management and assembly automation expertiseStrategic planning and execution skillsLeadership in business growth and profitabilityProven track record in engineering operationsCustomer-focused approachExperience in complex, diverse organisationsWillingness to travelAbility to engage and motivate othersBudget management and financial improvement expertise

Carbon60 are proud to be partnering with Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services to recruit for an Engineering Manager within the Process Engineering department. Lufthansa Technik are a global leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the civil aviation industry.This Engineering Manager position is on a permanent basis and has become available due to continued growth and expansion. The successful candidate will lead, manage, control and improve Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services (LTLGS) Process Engineering Teams. This includes Surface Technologies support, tooling design and provisioning and Manufacturing Engineering teams - to maintain compliance, improve efficiency, reduce cost, improve sustainability and maximise profitability. A major key performance indicator will be the delivery and compliance of the Surface Technology department, Provision of Tooling and Manufacturing Engineering supporting Production to achieve Operational Goals. This includes the provision of tooling, plant and equipment, ensuring adherence to all internal and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) mandated requirements. Role Responsibilities will include: Provide Management leadership for the LTLGS Process Engineering team and support departments, communicating with Production, clients, service providers and management.Liaising with the LTLGS Production Management team to provide effective professional technical support with respect to all "Processes" with important focus on Surface Technology and provide a compliant system for production to utilise.Develop and control a robust Key Performance Indicator system for the "Process" side of Engineering, including the Surface Technology support department / Tooling and Manufacturing Engineering, establishing measurements and targets to improve process effectiveness and efficiency.Design, develop and manage new Process, Manufacturing and Surface Technology projects, ranging from robust day to day maintenance plans though to equipment upgrade and replacement projects.Ensure that all Process and Surface Technology equipment is compliant with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Internal limits, and where necessary taking equipment out of production. As required, ensure clear and robust communication to the Production Control and Production Management teams.Select, monitor, mentor, develop and challenge a team of technical support colleagues - including but not limited to Laboratory Team, Manufacturing Engineering Team, Surface Technology Infrastructure Team, Industrial Services Team and Tooling Design and Provisioning team.Performing process review and update of the company process control system (LHT Quality management software - IQMove / Pro X)Identifying and implementing Continuous Improvements both locally, and with support of the wider CI team, in the wider Production environmentAssisting auditing of the process for compliance with documented procedures and controlling Engineering work instructionsEnsuring that standards and procedures are being followed within all teams under direct managementCommunicating new and changed policiesCoordinating day to day execution of the processes. Skills and Experience required: The role requires a proven technical manager, an independent creative thinker, a great communicator and motivator who is organised, a great team player, commercially aware/sensitive, and a good negotiator.Minimum 3 years of management experience - ideally within a highly technical / aerospace environment.Proven ability to choose, mentor, develop and challenge technical colleagues to achieve the company's strategic objectives.Knowledge of the Aircraft Maintenance Repair and Overhaul business - ideally involving technical 'back shop' tasking (Aircraft Surface Technology - Plating / Painting / NDT for example).Ability to gather complex information from experts, distil and challenge, and then create plans and process improvements to deliver on this information.Technical scope of work / technical guidance / technical business cases.Experience of working within an Aerospace environment to EASA 145 standard or equivalent manufacturing/maintenance industry.Ability to create, review and lead a skills and capacity planning process, including formal 145 authorisations for support functions.Candidate must have excellent communication skills and have proven experience of working and communicating with a world-wide customer base.Good IT skills with the use of standard Microsoft packages. Proven experience of using MRP / ERP data systems (SAP / AMOS etc.). Experience of CAD / data management and configuration systems would be beneficia Why Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services? Here are some of their benefits and rewards: Competitive Salary PackageDiscretionary Bonus SchemeDiscounted Flight BenefitsReduced Gym memberships Retail and Hotel DiscountsSeasonal Company EventsFurther benefits specific to management position. Day shift - 38 hours per week. From £56,706 salary.If you are interested in the role and want some more information, please contact Becky on or email Interviews are being held shortly. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.