Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLead impactful automation projects while remaining hands-on technically.Shape and grow a high-performing engineering team.About Our ClientOur client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing solutions provider that designs and delivers custom industrial automation systems, production equipment, robotic cells, and integrated manufacturing solutions for a diverse customer base. Their projects combine mechanical engineering, controls integration, fabrication, and field implementation to solve complex production challenges.Operating within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, the company prides itself on technical excellence, practical problem-solving, and strong customer relationships. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to help lead the engineering function while contributing directly to project execution.Job DescriptionThe Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team while maintaining a significant hands-on role in the design, development, and implementation of industrial automation projects. This individual will oversee engineering standards, resource allocation, compliance initiatives, technical reviews, and customer interactions while ensuring projects are delivered on time and to specification.Lead, mentor, and develop mechanical, electrical, controls, and CAD engineering personnel.Manage engineering schedules, workload distribution, and project execution priorities.Perform design reviews, risk assessments, and compliance engineering activities.Serve as a technical resource for customers, project teams, fabrication, and commissioning activities.Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering processes, quality, and machine reliability.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantThe ideal candidate is a technically strong engineering professional with a background in industrial automation, custom machinery, or automated manufacturing environments. They will have experience leading teams while continuing to contribute directly to engineering projects and will be comfortable collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing functions.7+ years of experience in industrial automation, machinery, or manufacturing engineering.Previous leadership experience managing projects, teams, or engineering resources.Strong understanding of mechanical design, controls systems, and automation technologies.Experience with compliance engineering, risk assessment, and design review processes.Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a hands-on technical workload.What's on OfferThis opportunity provides the chance to play a key leadership role within a growing organisation while remaining deeply involved in challenging engineering projects. The successful candidate will have significant influence over team development, engineering practices, and the future direction of the engineering function.Competitive compensation package.Comprehensive healthcare coverage and retirement matching program.Opportunity to build and shape a growing engineering team and department structure.ContactVictor PascoeQuote job refJN-092026-7108718Job summarySectorEngineering & ManufacturingSub SectorProduction, ManufacturingIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingWherePeterboroughContract TypePermanentConsultant nameVictor PascoeJob ReferenceJN-092026-7108718