
Engineering Manager
On site
Knutsford, United Kingdom
£ 60,000 / year
Full Time
28-03-2025
Job Specifications
Engineering Manager - Knutsford based
Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving critical industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and beyond. We are looking for an exceptional Engineering Manager to lead our talented team, ensuring our engineering functions operate at the highest standards.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Leading a team of engineers in the UK and overseas, you will be responsible for:
Accurately interpreting customer requirements and delivering cost-effective design solutions.
Ensuring designs align with sales order requirements and regulatory standards.
Managing and maintaining design files in compliance with industry regulations.
Driving the development and implementation of new technologies and products.
Supporting the training and development of engineering personnel.
Providing technical leadership to commercial and supply teams.
Monitoring and acting on engineering KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience Required
Technical & Behavioural Competencies:
Proven technical leadership and a hands-on approach.
Experience with MRP systems or equivalent.
Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
Strong knowledge of international engineering standards.
In-depth understanding of engineering materials and pressure equipment.
A proactive mindset, always looking for ways to improve processes and efficiency.
Strong decision-making abilities and the confidence to take initiative.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
A collaborative, can-do attitude and a passion for problem-solving.
Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical managerial role.
Experience working with pressure systems/devices.
Prior experience managing a multi-discipline engineering team.
HND or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering.
Proficiency in MS Office, SolidWorks, and/or AutoCAD.
Hands-on problem-solving experience with mechanical products.
Design experience of mechanical pressure equipment.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary
Benefits including Medi-cash, Death in Service and Pension Plan
At Oliver Valves, we offer more than just a job—we offer a career with a company that values innovation, excellence, and teamwork. If you are ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, global environment, we want to hear from you!
About the Company
Oliver Valves is a world-renowned manufacturer of precision engineered valves and is synonymous with customised high quality and reliable valves. Since our inception in 1979, we’ve continuously developed and innovated valve design and technology to meet the demanding environments from surface to subsea within the energy and industrial processing industries. Today, we operate four valve manufacturing facilities and have offices around the world that specialise in; Double Block & Bleed, Instrumentation, Pipeline, Subsea, and ... Know more
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