Engineering Manager - Product and Sustaining (Mechanical) Kent Hybrid working Up to c.£75,000 + package Contact: Emily Powell, Associate Director at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Are you an experienced Engineering Manager who thrives on leading teams, solving real-world product challenges, and keeping critical products performing in the field? This is a key leadership role within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, focused on sustaining existing products rather than new product development. If you enjoy problem-solving, technical leadership and developing engineers, this could be a strong fit. The Role You''ll take ownership of a well-established engineering team, leading the ongoing support and improvement of a complex product portfolio. Your focus will include: Leading a team of c.10 engineers, driving performance, engagement and development Acting as a technical authority across mechanical design and product issues Managing real-world challenges such as material shortages, quality issues and field failures Ensuring products remain compliant, manufacturable and commercially viable Driving continuous improvement across processes, capability and output Working cross-functionally with quality, operations and supply chain to resolve issues quickly and effectively This is a role where you''ll be close to the detail, not just managing from a distance. What We''re Looking For We''re keen to speak with candidates who bring a strong blend of technical depth and prov