Engineering Manager

Hays Engineering are delighted to be supporting a leading global manufacturer in the appointment of an Engineering Manager based at their state-of-the-art facility in Co. Tyrone. This is a key leadership role within a highly innovative and export-driven organisation, offering the opportunity to shape product development strategy and lead a high-performing engineering team.

The Company

Our client is a well-established, internationally recognised engineering organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, heavy machinery products across global markets. With a commitment to continuous innovation and operational excellence, they are investing in their design capability to support ongoing growth.
Your New Role As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing the design engineering function, ensuring the delivery of robust, innovative product solutions that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading, mentoring, and developing a multi-disciplinary design engineering team
Driving new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
Managing project timelines, budgets, and engineering resources effectively
Collaborating cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams
Ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices
Identifying opportunities for innovation, cost reduction, and product enhancement
Supporting strategic planning and contributing to business growth objectives

What You'll Need to Succeed

Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Proven experience in a senior design engineering or engineering management role
Strong leadership track record in managing engineering teams

Experience with in heavy engineering, materials handling, or similar manufacturing environments desirable
Strong understanding of CAD systems, design processes, and product lifecycle management
Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
Commercial awareness and a continuous improvement mindset

What You'll Get in Return

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work within a globally recognised engineering organisation
Career progression within a growing and innovative business
A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment

What you need to do now
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