Technical Manager
Newcastle upon Tyne
£45,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Technical Leadership Opportunity within Specialist Manufacturing
An established and growing specialist manufacturer is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead its Technical, Quality and Product Development functions. Operating within a highly engineered manufacturing environment, the business supplies specialist products to a diverse global customer base and has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and technical excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager, Quality Manager or Engineering Manager, or an ambitious Process Engineer looking to step into a leadership role, to play a key role in shaping technical strategy, driving continuous improvement and supporting future business growth.
The Role
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will provide both strategic and hands-on leadership across all technical and quality activities. Acting as the site's technical authority, they will support manufacturing operations, improve product performance, drive quality standards and lead customer-facing technical initiatives.
The position would suit an individual with experience within heavy engineering, fabrication, specialist manufacturing or batch process environments who can effectively lead teams, manage technical challenges and continually improve manufacturing performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Technical, Quality and Product Development departments.
- Provide technical leadership across manufacturing operations.
- Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Drive quality, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support manufacturing teams to optimise batch production processes.
- Lead technical investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action programmes.
- Act as the primary technical contact for customers, suppliers and external stakeholders.
- Manage product testing, validation and qualification activities.
- Lead customer audits, external audits and certification assessments.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, HSE and Commercial teams.
- Manage technical documentation, specifications and procedures.
- Develop and mentor technical and quality personnel.
- Support new product introduction and innovation projects.
About the Candidate
Applicants should possess:
- Proven experience in a Technical Manager, Quality Manager, Engineering Manager or similar leadership role.
- Strong experience within heavy engineering, fabrication, specialist manufacturing or process manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting or managing batch production processes.
- A strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience leading audits, investigations and corrective action activities.
- Excellent technical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Experience
- Engineering, Manufacturing or Materials-related Degree, HND or HNC.
- Lead Auditor qualification.
- ISO 9001 experience.
- NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification.
- CNC manufacturing knowledge.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a market-leading specialist manufacturer.
- Senior leadership role with significant influence over technical strategy and product development.
- Modern manufacturing environment with ongoing investment and expansion plans.
- Exposure to complex engineering projects and international markets.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Genuine opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.
This role presents a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a technically advanced manufacturing business, helping to drive quality, innovation and operational excellence across the organisation.