Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: Coventry, UK
Core

Hours:

08:00-16:35 (Mon – Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)
Vacancy Type:Full-time, Permanent and Site-based.
Salary: £57,500 - £65,000 (subject to experience) + Discretionary Bonus

JOB SUMMARY

At NP Aerospace, our Personal Armour products use advanced composite materials to deliver lightweight, combat-proven protection for people operating in some of the world's most demanding environments. From ballistic helmets and body armour plates to bomb disposal suits, our engineering solutions are designed where weight, strength and safety are critical.

We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and develop our Personal Armour Engineering team, taking ownership of engineering delivery across a portfolio of private venture and customer-funded projects. Combining technical leadership with people management and project oversight, you'll ensure robust designs, sound technical decisions and engineering deliverables are completed to the required standards and timescales.

Working closely with manufacturing, quality, procurement and programme teams, you'll translate complex requirements into practical, deliverable solutions while supporting the continued growth of our business. This is an opportunity to lead a talented engineering team and contribute to products that help improve and protect lives.

Does this sound like your kind of challenge? If so, keep reading!

At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That’s why we invest in benefits that support your health, reward your hard work, and help you grow your career:

• Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities
• Flex your day – flexible start and finish times (subject to manager approval and operational needs)
• Time to recharge – 25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Support for Defence – two weeks’ paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)
• Future security – competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions
• Peace of mind – life cover at 3x base salary
• Health & wellbeing first – BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs
• Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business
• Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose

THE ROLE

You'll provide technical leadership across the Personal Armour Engineering team, applying your understanding of mechanical engineering principles, technologies and industry developments to guide design decisions and resolve complex engineering challenges. You'll own engineering standards and procedures, support the wider design and engineering community, and take responsibility for signing off products and projects against internal and external requirements. You'll also champion innovation and bring a broader understanding of electronic and electrical systems design to the team.

A key part of your role will be leading and developing a team of approximately 6–10 project engineers. You'll provide direction, coaching and mentorship, set clear expectations and maintain high professional standards. Through regular performance reviews, goal setting and career development planning, you'll help individuals build their capabilities while creating a collaborative, accountable and high-performing engineering team.

You'll oversee the planning and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring work is completed within agreed scope, budgets and timescales. Working with Sales, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and other stakeholders, you'll coordinate resources, identify and mitigate risk, and ensure the team has the tools, equipment and…