Engineering Manager

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Are you a visionary and accomplished Engineering Manager ready to take on a pivotal leadership position, driving innovation and operational excellence within a cutting-edge manufacturing environment? Do you thrive on empowering teams, implementing strategic technological advancements, and making a significant impact on an organisation's success? We are seeking an exceptional Head of Engineering to lead our critical operations in Ipswich.

This is more than a management role; it's an opportunity to shape the future of our manufacturing capabilities. You will be a core member of our senior leadership, tasked with developing and executing engineering strategies that will redefine our productivity, quality standards, and technological footprint.

Why This Leadership Opportunity is Unique:

Elite Compensation Package: A highly attractive basic salary of £67,500 per annum, complemented by a substantial performance-related bonus scheme and a comprehensive suite of executive-level benefits, designed to reward your strategic impact.

Dedicated Day Shifts: Enjoy the clarity and balance of a consistent Monday to Friday day shift, allowing for focused leadership and a high quality of personal life.

Strategic Impact & Autonomy: You will be empowered to define and implement our engineering roadmap, leading major capital projects, championing new technologies, and driving continuous improvement across all facets of our manufacturing process.

Inspire & Develop Talent: Lead, mentor, and foster the professional growth of a highly skilled and dedicated team of engineers and technicians. Cultivate a culture of technical mastery, safety, and proactive problem-solving.

Advanced Technological Landscape: Work at the forefront of industrial engineering, engaging with state-of-the-art automation, advanced robotics, sophisticated control systems, and data-driven maintenance methodologies.

Direct Business Contribution: Your strategic decisions and operational improvements will directly enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve product quality, and contribute significantly to our bottom line and growth objectives.

Ipswich Lifestyle: Located in a dynamic and developing town, Ipswich offers an excellent quality of life with good transport links, a vibrant community, and access to beautiful Suffolk countryside.

Who We Are Seeking: The Strategic Leader & Innovator

We are looking for a highly seasoned engineering professional with a blend of deep technical knowledge, outstanding leadership qualities, and a proven track record in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Senior Leadership Experience: Extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in a Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, or equivalent senior technical leadership role within a high-volume, advanced manufacturing or processing industry.

Operational Excellence Expert: Demonstrable success in deploying and embedding lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or other world-class manufacturing principles to achieve significant, measurable improvements.

Broad Technical Authority: Comprehensive multi-skilled background covering mechanical, electrical, automation (advanced PLC, SCADA, HMI), industrial robotics, and modern control systems.

Proven Project Management: Exceptional ability to lead and deliver complex multi-disciplinary engineering projects on time and within budget, from initial concept through to successful commissioning.

Exceptional People Leadership: A natural leader with a strong ability to motivate, develop, and manage diverse engineering teams effectively, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing) is essential. A Master's degree or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is highly desirable.

Ready to Lead and Innovate in Ipswich?

If you are an impactful and visionary Engineering Leader seeking a challenging yet profoundly rewarding role with outstanding compensation and the opportunity to shape the future of a leading manufacturing operation in Ipswich, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Seize this executive opportunity - lead our innovation journey!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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