Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager - Manufacturing

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

West Yorkshire

Are you an Engineering Manager looking for a genuine opportunity to build something from the ground up?

We are partnering with a well-established, growing manufacturing business in the print and packaging sector to recruit a high-impact Engineering Manager. This is a rare "blank canvas" role where you will have the autonomy to shape the engineering function, implement best practices, and make a lasting impact on site performance.

With a workforce of over 220 employees, the business is investing heavily in its West Yorkshire site, creating an exciting platform for growth, innovation and long-term career development.

You will lead all engineering activities on site, driving reliability, performance and continuous improvement.

Key focus areas include:

• Implementing a robust preventative maintenance strategy
• Introducing and optimising a CMMS system
• Driving downtime reduction through data, metrics and RCA
• Improving stores management, cost control and workshop standards
• Leading and developing the maintenance engineering team
• Maintaining accurate communication records and ensuring issues are logged and understood
• Overseeing facilities, utilities and site services
• Responsible for ensuring that staff work safely at all times

• Engineering qualification; HNC/HND/Degree
• Proven experience of managing a maintenance team in a continuous process, manufacturing environment
• Experience implementing maintenance systems and driving performance improvements
• A comprehensive understanding of relevant HSE standards and legislation
• Data-driven, hands‑on and passionate about continuous improvement
• A natural leader who can engage, develop and inspire teams

• Real Ownership: Full autonomy to design and implement engineering strategy
• Investment & Growth: Backed by significant capital investment and expansion plans
• Career Impact: Opportunity to build and transform an engineering function
• People & Culture: Be part of a stable, supportive, and forward-thinking leadership team
• Long‑Term Opportunity: Play a key role in shaping the future of a growing manufacturing site

If you are looking for a role where you can truly make your mark, drive change and be part of an exciting growth journey – we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.