Engineering Manager

South Devon | £50,000 + Career Growth Opportunity

A well-established and highly innovative manufacturing business in South Devon is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join its leadership team during an exciting period of investment and growth.

Operating within a specialist industrial manufacturing environment, the company is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader looking to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organisation.

The Role

This is a senior leadership position combining engineering expertise with operational management. You will oversee day-to-day manufacturing performance while driving technical improvements, process optimisation, and scalable operational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production and engineering operations
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity
• Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Monitor KPIs, operational performance, and production output
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and technical teams to optimise plant performance
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Support sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives across the site
• Manage operational budgets, resource planning, and cost control
• Identify and implement automation, system, and process improvements
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and operational teams

About You

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Materials, or similar)
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering leadership role
• Strong understanding of industrial production processes
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a practical, hands-on approach

Desirable Experience

• Experience within heavy manufacturing and industrial processing environments
• Professional certifications such as Six Sigma or PMP
• Exposure to automation, plant optimisation, or quality systems
• Experience supporting sustainability initiatives within manufacturing

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing and investment-backed manufacturing business
• Key leadership role with genuine influence on operational performance
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications