Engineering Manager (Electrical Manufacturing)
Location: Cannock
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + Benefits
Hours: 8:00 – 17:15 (Mon–Thu), 8:00 – 12:00 (Fri)
About the Role
Bolt Technical are supporting a growing UK-based electrical manufacturing business that designs and builds industrial electrical systems and control solutions used across a wide range of manufacturing and production environments, supporting customers in both light and heavy engineering sectors.
They are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a skilled engineering team, improve processes, and drive performance across design and manufacturing operations.
This is a hands-on leadership role with strong influence over engineering strategy, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team
- Oversee design of electrical control systems and automation equipment
- Ensure compliance with relevant engineering and safety standards
- Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
- Manage engineering change control (ECN/ECO) and technical documentation
- Support production through BOM creation and labour estimating
- Deliver engineering projects on time, cost, and quality targets
- Work closely with operations, procurement, and commercial teams
What We’re Looking For
- Engineering leadership experience in electrical manufacturing
- Strong understanding of control panels, electrical systems, or automation
- Experience with engineering change processes and structured workflows
- Ability to lead teams and drive performance improvements
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Desirable: CAD experience (AutoCAD Electrical / EPLAN), Lean experience, ERP/MRP exposure
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary + benefits package
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday day off
- Pension scheme and private healthcare support
- Stable, growing business with strong team culture
- Long-term career development opportunities
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
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