Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Sheffield

Full-time / Permanent

Set the direction. Raise the standard. Deliver engineering that works.…

At Eclipse Magnetics, part of the Spear & Jackson Group, we’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Sheffield-based team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, take ownership of engineering delivery across the business, from day-to-day design work to new product development, cost control, and technical compliance.

At its heart, this is a leadership role where you’ll shape both people and performance. You’ll bring proven experience leading engineering teams, creating an environment where individuals thrive, are supported, challenged, and motivated to grow. Through regular, meaningful feedback and a hands-on leadership style, you’ll develop capability, unlock potential, and proactively close skills gaps; building a high-performing, future-ready team.

You’ll oversee the design of orders and development of new products, ensuring everything meets company standards and relevant regulations, including Machinery and ATEX directives. Alongside this, you’ll manage departmental costs, review technical costings, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste and improve efficiency.

This role is as much about structure as it is about delivery. You’ll refine engineering workflows, embed best practices across design and documentation, and ensure the team consistently delivers accurate, high-quality work. You’ll identify risks early, remove bottlenecks, and keep projects moving at pace without compromising standards.

You’ll also work closely with other departments, keeping communication clear and making sure engineering supports wider business priorities. From cost estimates to lead times, your input will help ensure projects are realistic, achievable, and well executed.

We’re looking for someone with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, who has led teams and delivered projects successfully. You’ll be confident using CAD tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and comfortable working within regulated engineering frameworks. Strong organisation, clear communication, and practical problem-solving are key.

This is a full-time, site-based role in Sheffield. If you’re looking for a role where you can shape how engineering is delivered, not just what gets delivered, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

A Package of Employee Benefits:

At Eclipse Magnetics we constantly recognise that our success has been built by the hard work, talent and ingenuity of our employees. We invest in our employees and also strive to make Eclipse Magnetics an attractive proposition to new employees. We offer a range of employee benefits: -

• Company sponsored learning and development - training courses, further education, vocational training
• Modern working environment - complete with free on-site parking
• Employee discounts - excellent discounts on group products including Spear & Jackson Garden and hand tools
• A range of social and charity fund raising initiatives
• Life Assurance Scheme - death in service cover
• Company supported volunteer days - support local good causes without losing pay or holiday entitlement
• Free social BBQs during work time - enabling inter-department relationships to flourish
• Free fresh fruit - helping our employees eat healthily
• December shutdown leave of 3 days in addition to your annual leave entitlement
• Access to free independent mortgage advice for you, your family, and friends
• Promoting health & wellbeing - awareness programmes, voluntary healthcare cash plan, Workplace Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24-hour personal and life management support service for you and members of your household
• Free independent mortgage advice

If this sounds good, then drop us an email telling us why this is the role for you, along with your CV ([email protected])

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Do you currently have the right to work in the UK without restrictions?
• Please confirm your salary expectations for this role
• Do you have experience of managing technical engineering teams?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person