Discover are working with an established international manufacturing business to appoint an Engineering Manager to lead its Electrical, Control & Instrumentation function for their site in Cumbria. 

The team has recently recieved significant internal investment, with ambitious plans for growth over the next few years.

This is a key site-based leadership role, responsible for the performance, reliability and continuous improvement of the site's electrical and control systems. You will lead and develop the EC&I team while working closely with Production, Maintenance, Projects and wider site leadership.

The role would suit an experienced Engineering Manager, EC&I Manager that's looking to take ownership of an engineering function within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the EC&I engineering team.
• Take responsibility for the reliability and performance of electrical, control and instrumentation assets.
• Develop preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to improve plant reliability and reduce downtime.
• Provide technical leadership across electrical, PLC, automation, instrumentation and control systems.
• Lead engineering improvement, modification and capital projects.
• Work closely with Production and Maintenance to prioritise engineering activities.
• Manage contractors and specialist suppliers where required.
• Support engineering budgets, resource planning and capital expenditure.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with relevant legislation, standards and company procedures.
• Drive a culture of safety, continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Significant experience within a manufacturing, process, FMCG or industrial environment.
• A strong electrical, EC&I, controls or automation engineering background.
• Previous experience leading or managing engineering teams.
• Experience with PLCs, control systems, instrumentation, VSDs and industrial electrical systems.
• A track record of improving plant reliability and engineering performance.
• Experience delivering engineering projects and managing contractors.
• A relevant engineering qualification such as HNC, HND or Degree.

Most importantly, you will be a practical engineering leader who can combine technical expertise, people leadership and longer-term engineering strategy.

What's on Offer

• £70,000 – £86,000 salary
• Bonus incentive
• Company car allowance
• Health assurance
• Competitive pension plan
• 28 days' holiday + bank holidays

If you're an ambitious Engineering Manager looking for the next step in their career, please apply with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.