Engineering Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function at Anstey Wallpaper Company, part of Sanderson Design Group.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring that our machinery, facilities and engineering processes operate safely, reliably and efficiently
—supporting both modern digital print technology and our heritage wallpaper manufacturing processes
.

You will play a key role in maintaining and improving specialist production equipment within a commercial manufacturing environment
, where engineering excellence directly impacts product quality, customer delivery and operational performance.

• Lead and develop a skilled engineering team, setting clear priorities and driving performance
• Build a proactive, safety-first culture focused on reliability and continuous improvement
• Partner closely with Production, Quality and Technical teams to support business performance

• Deliver an effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme
• Minimise downtime through rapid response and root cause problem solving
• Manage asset registers, engineering records and compliance documentation

• Provide engineering expertise across digital print machinery and processes
• Support and preserve heritage print equipment and traditional production methods
• Balance innovation with craftsmanship to maintain product quality and capability
• Drive efficiency, reliability and cost improvements
• Lead engineering projects from concept through to delivery
• Support capital investment, equipment upgrades and site improvements

• Ensure full compliance with UK legislation and internal standards (e.g. PUWER, DSEAR)
• Promote a strong safety culture and manage contractor activity effectively
• Lead investigations and ensure robust corrective actions

• Manage engineering budgets and contractor spend
• Drive value for money while maintaining safety and quality standards

• Improved equipment reliability and reduced downtime
• Delivery of effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Strong health, safety and compliance performance
• Faster, sustainable resolution of engineering issues
• Successful delivery of engineering projects (on time & budget)
• Improved production efficiency and quality
• Engaged, capable and high-performing engineering team
• Controlled engineering costs and effective supplier management

• Proven experience in an Engineering Manager or senior engineering role within manufacturing
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background
• Experience managing maintenance teams, PPM and breakdown response
• Knowledge of equipment reliability, root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Strong understanding of health & safety and engineering compliance
• Experience in print, FMCG, textiles or specialist manufacturing
• Knowledge of digital print machinery or similar production equipment
• Experience working with legacy or heritage machinery
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, TPM or CI frameworks
• Project and capital investment experience

• HNC/HND, degree or equivalent in Engineering (or time-served apprenticeship)

At Sanderson Design Group, how we work is just as important as what we deliver. Our Values and Behaviours shape everyday actions, leadership expectations and how we build high-performing teams.

As an Engineering Manager
, you will role model and embed these across your teams:

• Empower your teams to take ownership and be accountable for engineering performance and outcomes
• Make confident, well-informed decisions, even in high-pressure operational environments
• Create an environment where teams feel supported to act quickly, solve problems and continuously improve
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement across engineering processes and equipment reliability
• Foster collaboration across production, quality and technical teams to drive a “One Group” approach
• Coach engineers to think creatively, challenge existing practices and deliver practical solutions