Engineering Manager in East Kilbride

Engineering Manager Are you ready to take the lead and make a real impact in a dynamic engineering environment? First Achieve are seeking an innovative and experienced Engineering Manager to oversee our client's engineering department and drive the development of cutting-edge solutions to meet customer needs. In this key role, you'll shape the future of our client's technical team, from managing complex projects to nurturing top engineering talent. What You'll Do: Lead the Engineering Department: Oversee all technical activities, ensuring that projects meet customer requirements with innovative, practical solutions. Drive R&D: Take full responsibility for research, design, material selection, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You'll also maintain development schedules and produce progress reports. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with management, production, and sales to align project specifications and procedures with customer needs. Support Sales: Provide technical expertise on customer enquiries, enabling the Sales team to win new business. Project Management: Coordinate projects, direct technical activities, and assess feasibility based on technology, resources, and market demand. Innovate and Improve: Implement new approaches in automation, design standards, and internal policies, ensuring the department operates at peak efficiency. Recruit and Develop Talent: Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering growth and continuous development within the department. Quality Commitment: You will play a critical role in ensuring the ongoing development and implementation of our quality management system. This includes: Ensuring adherence to customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements (CE Marking, PED, ATEX). Setting and achieving quality objectives, with the resources to support them. What You'll Need: Degree/Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent experience. 5+ years in mechanical engineering, preferably with leadership or mentoring experience. Strong background in mechanical engineering design and analysis for industrial rotating machinery (pumps, mixers). Expertise in SolidWorks and familiarity with analysis techniques (manual or finite element). Solid understanding of engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices. Strong skills in interpreting engineering drawings, standards, and specifications. Proficiency in SolidWorks, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Professional Engineer Registration or the potential to gain registration is a plus. Experience with ERP systems, preferably Epicor. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK. What's On Offer: Competitive salary and benefits designed to reward your expertise. 4-day work week for a healthier work-life balance. Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional holidays. Excellent training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career. Contributory pension plan with life assurance. Hybrid working options available for certain roles. Employee recognition schemes to celebrate your achievements. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for support when you need it. Cycle-to-work scheme and discounts at gyms, retailers, and more. Ready to lead an innovative team and make a lasting impact? Apply now and take your career to the next level! Please note, this is an office-based position. We can only accept UK applicants that live a commutable distance to the south of Glasgow