Engineering Manager
Job in
Huntingdonshire, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE26, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-24
Listing for:
EA First
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-24
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Management -
Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Engineering Manager – St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Are you an Engineering Manager with a collaborative leadership style and a growth mindset? Are you proactive, resilient and interested in exploring new ideas and technology? We're pleased to share details of this incredible opportunity for an Engineering Manager, based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.
You'll be responsible for leading and developing the Engineering team and delivering innovative, commercially successful and manufacturable products through effective project management, people leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities- Develop strategic technology and product development plan
- Lead the team to deliver engineering projects on plan & on budget
- Build a network with external partners
- Provide engineering support as required
- Manage a multidisciplinary engineering team, coach and develop engineers, manage change and build confidence to try new approaches
- Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture, Assembly and Test, ensuring products are reliable, cost-effective and easy to build, calibrate, service and support throughout their lifecycle.
- Curious and prepared to explore new technology.
- Growth mindset, with mistakes viewed as learning opportunities.
- Strong commercial awareness, with emphasis on customer needs, cost implications, return on investment and market opportunities.
- Collaborative leadership style, bringing departments and disciplines together.
- Resilient, maintaining momentum when plans change or ideas fail.
- SME manufacturing experience.
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or related discipline is essential.
- Any leadership, management or project management qualifications would be beneficial.
- ISO
9001 knowledge and/or supplier development experience would be a bonus.
- Location:
St Ives, Cambridgeshire - Hours:
Monday‑Friday – Full time - Salary:
Negotiable - Travel:
Within the UK and internationally.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- And more!
EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
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