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Engineering Manager.

Salary Range
£28,747 - £39,959
£2,396 - £3,330 / mo

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Location Base
Wrexham, Wales
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager.

Full Time Permanent Contract

39 hours per week.

Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.

Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

We currently have a superb opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager from a machining environment to join our team in Wrexham and develop strategy within the manufacturing engineering division. The individual will focus on developing and managing the Manufacturing Engineering team at our aerospace facility in Wrexham, which specialises in supplying of aerostructure components to major OEMs around the world. Being well-knows as a centre of excellence for the manufacture of Aluminum aerostructures components.

Perks and Benefits

A company culture that promotes work life balance

Access to mental health support

Business performance related bonus

Career development opportunities

Commitment to continued learning and development

Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc

Long Service Awards

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service

Free parking

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Define, implement and develop strategy within manufacturing engineering to improve processes in line with business objectives

Overall responsibility for all Engineering and NC programming activities, including assembly and treatment processes

Manage resource and budgets for the office engineering programmes

Evaluate engineering requirements for new projects and define equipment/machine specifications

Analyse technology in relation to market demands and plan for the feasibility of projects

Manage the development of strategy to ensure consistent high quality of products

Train, motivate and develop engineering team and capture best practice

To take a responsible approach to health, safety and environment risks in relation to your own job role and to control the risks or report them to management as appropriate

Determining resource

Position Requirements

Academic:
HNC/HND/Degree in an Engineering related discipline.

Experience:
Extensive knowledge of CNC Machining and CATIA NC Programming

Apprentice trained Engineer with proven experience of leading teams within a machining environment

Aerospace Experience is desirable

Technical competence in CAD/CAM Programming in a precision machining environment

Knowledge of multi-discipline engineering fundamentals, practices, processes and procedures

Key Competencies:
Proven project management capabilities

Commercial and financial acumen

Strong leadership and motivational skills

Other skills/Abilities

Problem Solver & decision maker

Strong analytical skills

Creative

Organised

Proactive

Team player

Focused and self-confident

Trustworthy

Results orientated

Good verbal and written communication skills

Self-directed and self-motivated

Visionary

Earns respect of colleagues

About us:
Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Aerospace & Defence

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Engineering Manager. roles across Magellan Aerospace's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Aerospace & Defence.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,747 - £39,959 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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