Job Details
Position: Production Engineering ManagerLocation: Worthing, West SussexSalary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum + up to 15% performance bonusContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm)Workplace: Fully onsite – 5 days per week
Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Engineering Manager to join a well‑established and highly innovative manufacturing business based in Worthing. This position will lead a multi‑disciplinary Production Engineering function, overseeing production, process and maintenance engineering activities across a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and ensuring engineering processes, equipment and facilities operate efficiently and safely.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and develop a multi‑disciplinary Production Engineering team, including production, process and maintenance engineers
- Support manufacturing and R&D teams through the delivery of engineering and process improvement initiatives
- Oversee New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and ensure successful transition into production
- Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, equipment and production capability
- Manage risk assessments, engineering compliance and process documentation in line with ISO 9001 standards
- Identify equipment upgrades, maintenance requirements and facility improvements to support operational performance
- Manage annual CAPEX planning relating to production equipment, machinery and plant improvements
- Ensure all production engineering processes and controls support manufacturing output and quality objectives
- Oversee maintenance planning and critical shutdown activities, including contractor and supplier coordination
- Manage recruitment, training, development and performance management activities within the engineering team
- Ensure engineering teams maintain compliance with all health & safety procedures and site standards
- Support the ongoing development of engineering capability and succession planning within the department
- Provide technical leadership and positively influence stakeholders across multiple departments
Requirements
- HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Extensive experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Proven experience leading and developing technical or engineering teams
- Strong people management and performance management capability
- Experience supporting recruitment, training and talent development activities
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Confident presenting and communicating with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong understanding of engineering processes and manufacturing operations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook and Word
- Ability to work in a structured and methodical manner within a fast‑paced environment
Desirable Experience
- ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems
- SAP system experience
- Lean manufacturing knowledge
- Six Sigma methodology experience
Benefits
- Up to 15% annual performance bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme with up to 5% matched contributions
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance scheme (4x salary)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee discount scheme across company brands
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Long‑term career progression within a growing manufacturing environment
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