Engineering Manager

Meritus ·www.meritustalent.com

Location Southampton, Hampshire, England
Salary GBP 50,000 - 62,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Engineering Manager | Aerospace Manufacturing | Opportunity to Step up | Southampton | Up to £62,000

MERITUS is excited to be working with a leading Aerospace Manufacturing business based in Southampton, they're looking to appoint an Engineering Manager to join their team.

This opportunity is ideal for a Manufacturing Engineer or Mechanical Engineer looking to step up into an Engineering Management role, taking ownership of manufacturing processes and driving operational excellence.

You will play a key role at the interface of engineering, quality, and production, ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with AS9100 standards, while leading continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead manufacturing engineering activities and support production operations
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing route cards, work instructions, and process documentation
  • Translate engineering designs into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes
  • Support NPI, industrialisation, and process validation activities
  • Drive improvements in OEE and support TPM initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with AS9100, supporting audits, FAIR, and RRCA activities

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or similar within aerospace or regulated manufacturing
  • Proven ability or readiness to step into an Engineering Manager / leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100 and manufacturing process control
  • Experience with route cards, process validation, and structured problem-solving (RRCA / 8D)
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and GD&T
  • Project management experience and strong stakeholder communication skills

Benefits:

  • Salary up to £62,000 (DOE)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Career progression into senior leadership

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Engineering Manager role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.

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Who is hiring for the Engineering Manager role?
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Where is the Engineering Manager job located?
The Engineering Manager role with Meritus is based in Southampton, GB.
What does the Engineering Manager role pay?
Meritus lists the Engineering Manager role at GBP 50,000–62,000 per year.
Is the Engineering Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Meritus.
What experience level is the Engineering Manager role?
The Engineering Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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