Engineering Team Leader
CV-LibraryHigh Wycombe, BuckinghamshirepermanentPosted: 14 September 2026
Apply NowAn excellent opportunity has arisen for a technically skilled Team Leader to join a specialist manufacturing production team based in High Wycombe.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient and productive working environment, whilst supporting the development of team members, resolving technical issues and driving continuous improvement across the production operation.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong background in electromechanical assembly, testing, calibration and fault finding, combined with the ability to lead and support others.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support the production team, promoting efficient working practices and minimising downtime.
* Assemble, test and calibrate electromechanical products in line with approved procedures and quality standards.
* Provide technical support, fault finding and diagnostic assistance to resolve production issues.
* Read and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings.
* Support stock accuracy, inventory activities and general production administration.
* Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping, PPE, ESD and 5S.
* Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Purchasing and Service teams to resolve technical and operational issues.
* Help ensure products are completed on time and to the required quality standards.
* Support continuous improvement activities and departmental performance targets.
* Assist with colleague training, development and performance management.
* Ensure all relevant compliance requirements are followed, including risk assessments, COSHH and accident reporting.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong knowledge of manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing principles.
* Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
* Experience working with electromechanical products and systems.
* The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
* Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
* Previous experience supporting or leading colleagues within a manufacturing environment.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
* A strong commitment to quality, health and safety and continuous improvement.
* The flexibility to undertake a broad range of hands-on operational activities.
* The physical capability to safely handle and move mechanical equipment and components.
Desirable Experience
Experience in the following areas would be advantageous:
* Mechanical or electromechanical assembly and disassembly.
* Testing and calibration of electromechanical equipment.
* Product repair and technical troubleshooting.
* Working within a precision engineering or specialist manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
A Level 4 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a degree/equivalent qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing, would be advantageous
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient and productive working environment, whilst supporting the development of team members, resolving technical issues and driving continuous improvement across the production operation.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong background in electromechanical assembly, testing, calibration and fault finding, combined with the ability to lead and support others.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support the production team, promoting efficient working practices and minimising downtime.
* Assemble, test and calibrate electromechanical products in line with approved procedures and quality standards.
* Provide technical support, fault finding and diagnostic assistance to resolve production issues.
* Read and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings.
* Support stock accuracy, inventory activities and general production administration.
* Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping, PPE, ESD and 5S.
* Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Purchasing and Service teams to resolve technical and operational issues.
* Help ensure products are completed on time and to the required quality standards.
* Support continuous improvement activities and departmental performance targets.
* Assist with colleague training, development and performance management.
* Ensure all relevant compliance requirements are followed, including risk assessments, COSHH and accident reporting.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong knowledge of manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing principles.
* Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
* Experience working with electromechanical products and systems.
* The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
* Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
* Previous experience supporting or leading colleagues within a manufacturing environment.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
* A strong commitment to quality, health and safety and continuous improvement.
* The flexibility to undertake a broad range of hands-on operational activities.
* The physical capability to safely handle and move mechanical equipment and components.
Desirable Experience
Experience in the following areas would be advantageous:
* Mechanical or electromechanical assembly and disassembly.
* Testing and calibration of electromechanical equipment.
* Product repair and technical troubleshooting.
* Working within a precision engineering or specialist manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
A Level 4 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a degree/equivalent qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing, would be advantageous