Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsWell Established Aerospace ManufacturerSenior Management Engineering RoleAbout Our ClientOur client is a well established manufacturer and supplier into the aerospace market sector, based in Burnley.Job DescriptionThe Engineering Manager leads a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for delivering high-quality structural composite and consumable material kit solutions to major aerospace manufacturers worldwide. The role ensures excellence across bid development, NPI, NPD, manufacturing engineering, and technology onboarding, while fostering a high-performance culture and maintaining the highest standards of compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction.* Oversee the delivery of global product engineering activities to meet customer requirements, ensuring productivity, quality, and technical excellence.* Manage day-to-day tasking, resource allocation, and prioritisation of the wider team in collaboration with project and programme managers.* Evaluate engineering requirements for new projects, defining technical approaches and identifying needs for new equipment, processes or capabilities.* Ensure robust configuration control and disciplined data management across all engineering processes.* Work closely with the Engineering Product Manager to develop and maintain technical strategies, processes, specifications, and documentation.* Own and manage engineering requirements for our ERP system from a BoM and product master data perspective* Lead, motivate, and develop the engineering team to create an engaged, empowered, and high-performing workforce.* Conduct regular staff appraisals, set meaningful objectives, and maintain personal development plans for all permanent engineering staff* Determine resource and capacity requirements, including budget planning and recruitment needs.* Allocate engineering resource to support projects within the business, such as estimating, project management, processed material kit development, Continues Improvement, NPI.The Successful Applicant* Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship and/or degree qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, or related experience* Extensive experience within manufacturing, with strong technical understanding in engineering principles - composites, mechanical, aerospace - all desirable* Strong knowledge of configuration control principles and their application as a core engineering discipline.* Proven experience as a communicator, people manager and team leader, with the ability to develop, motivate, and guide engineering professionals.* High level of competence across the Microsoft Office suite.* Hands-on experience using and developing MRP/ERP systems to support engineering and manufacturing workflows. Experience working within the aerospace sector.* Background in a corporate or global organisation with complex stakeholder environments, focusing on NPD, NPI, Technical Management* Knowledge of aircraft components, specifications, and industry standards.* Demonstrable success in project management, including delivery of cross-functional engineering initiatives on time and on budget* Composites and knowledge and experience, including raw materials.* Ideally you will be an Engineering Manager (NPD / R&D / Technical Manager) from either the aerospace, automotive or industrial manufacturing sectorsWhat's on Offer£60,000 to £65,000 plus bonus, car allowance and benefitsContactHuw PainterQuote job refJN-062026-7043992Phone number+44 161 829 0369Job summaryJob functionEngineering & ManufacturingSubsectorEngineering Design and R&DSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationBurnleyContract typePermanentConsultant nameHuw PainterConsultant phone+44 161 829 0369Job referenceJN-062026-7043992