Engineering Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Oxfordshire
Industry: STEM
Reference: GPL25223_1677330813
Contact Name: Graeme Passau
Contact Email:
Job Published: 25 February 2023
Job Description
A unique and rewarding opportunity exists for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a leading organisation in their sector. The company's beginning stemmed from the University of Oxford but today are a low volume manufacturer with a dedicated production facility, along with state-of-the-art applications laboratories.
The Engineering Manager will be responsible for development, introduction and manufacture of equipment supplied to multiple sectors, with complex technological landscapes, which can be both challenging but extremely rewarding.
Through the creativity and tenacity of the people involved in the business, it has grown from a single product enterprise to a multi-product, integration specialist that applies cutting edge technology, in the development of the advanced systems and equipment produced today.
The role will involve a combination of engineering/manufacturing management, project management and be responsible for a highly and multi-skilled team of engineers, and technicians
The equipment developed and built is highly complex and will enable you to work with leading engineers and physicists in their field.
If you are an engineering leader, who has experience in working directly with the customer/end user and have the following training, skills and experience, please contact me today for more information:
- A degree or equivalent experience in an Engineering discipline
- Proven project manager of complex equipment / systems builds
- Experience of the leadership and development of multi-disciplinary technical teams
- A track record of NPI in a complex manufacturing environment
- A sound understanding of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques would be an advantage
- Expertise and knowledge of world-wide product supply and the related regulations would also be an advantage
In return a comprehensive and competitive package is on offer.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Engineering Manager roles across Vibe Recruit's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £65,000 - £75,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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