Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager - Vehicle DevelopmentSalary: Competitive + benefitsLocation: Thatcham, UK - Full Time On-siteAbout the RoleWe are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager with Engineering to lead a team of engineers in designing and developing high-quality vehicle conversions. This is a key leadership position with responsibility for driving product innovation, ensuring engineering excellence, and supporting production efficiency.Key Responsibilities - New Product Design and Development - Lead and manage all aspects of the engineering department. - Maintain and update product design drawings, parts, sub-assemblies, and systems. - Support production during prototyping to optimise product design. - Ensure accurate timing, cost, and technical information is shared with Sales, Production, Stores, Accounts, and Purchasing. - Liaise with suppliers, providing technical guidance and quality standards. - Maintain the database of configurations, BOMs, and part numbers. - Coordinate Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and ensure compliance with legislation. - Work with Production to streamline designs, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.In addition you will be involved in: - Leading vehicle development and production improvement projects. - Monitoring and reporting on performance, KPIs, and specific engineering initiatives. - Collaborating with Product Management to define standard builds, options, and training. - Ensuring compliance with ISO and COP standards across production ..... full job details .....