Engineering projects & reliability lead

Job Title: Engineering Projects & Reliability Lead Location: Manchester Salary: £50,000 – £53,000 + 10% Bonus + Outstanding Benefits Type: Permanent, Full-time (Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours/week) Industry: FMCG Manufacturing Are you an experienced Engineer with a passion for driving reliability maintenance improvements and leading impactful onsite engineering projects? Join a global leader in FMCG manufacturer at a state-of-the-art facility in Manchester, where engineering innovation, growth, and operational excellence are the core focus. Why Join Us? Competitive salary: £50,000 - £53,000 + 10% bonus 33 days holiday + Life assurance Enhanced pension scheme Health care plan & retailer discounts Long service awards, bike scheme, and enhanced parental leave Join a globally recognized brand with an entrepreneurial work environment. Work at an automated, award-winning facility known for best-in-class engineering standards. Your Role: Engineering Projects & Reliability Lead As an Engineering Projects & Reliability Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in boosting our engineering and operational efficiency through cutting-edge projects. You will: Lead CAPEX and reliability-focused projects to improve machine performance and reduce downtime Deliver continuous improvement strategies using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen methodologies Analyze maintenance data and develop KPIs to enhance equipment reliability Provide technical engineering support for troubleshooting and optimizing processes Manage the full lifecycle of engineering projects, from design to installation and commissioning Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement and innovation Spearhead the maintenance reliability plan and ensure compliance with engineering standards What We’re Looking For: Engineering Projects & Reliability Lead Engineering degree or equivalent (HNC/NVQ Level 3) Experience in FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environments Proficiency in Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies Proven track record in managing engineering projects and reliability improvement initiatives Ability to analyse data and develop actionable insights for performance improvement. Knowledge of engineering standards, project management tools, and process optimization Bonus Skills: Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification Project management certification (PRINCE2 or similar) Ready to take the next step in your career? Be part of a dedicated team that’s setting world-class engineering standards. Apply now to join a company where your skills will make a direct impact on driving innovation and reliability. To Apply: Contact Mike Butler at (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed). Candidates with experience in similar roles like Reliability Engineer, Project Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, or Asset Care Engineer,   Reliability & Continuous Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement & Reliability Engineer, Manufacturing Reliability Engineer, Engineering Reliability & Improvement Specialist  are encouraged to apply. Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors