Engineering Manager

Location: Cannock
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Hours: 8:00 17:15 (MonThu), 8:00 12:00 (Fri)

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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