Engineering Manager

About this role

Shape how ships are built, not just designed. Navantia UK is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to play a critical role in planning and delivering efficient, build‑ready shipbuilding programmes at our Methil yard. This is a senior operational leadership role where you’ll sit at the heart of design, procurement, construction and testing, ensuring that programmes are delivered efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll define how vessels are built — translating design intent into practical, optimised production strategies. ⚙️ What you’ll be doing Coordinate the effort of all the different shipyard functions to maximize the efficiency of the joint design, procurement, construction, and testing processes of the ongoing programmes. Ensure the suitability of the design to be manufactured in the facilities available in the Methil yard.

Design the production process and define its interrelation with the engineering and procurement processes, through the development of the building strategy, top down, in several definition levels. Working together with the Program Management Office, make sure the joint process is properly recorded in the integrated schedule, which establishes the baseline for program execution and effectively serves as a coordination tool between functions to meet the objectives set.

Define the material strategy, launch the acquisition processes, and monitor inventory, levels, with the triple objective of minimizing material shortages in the programs, storage time, and surplus materials. Confirm the implementation of the defined building strategy within the construction design, and process the result to generate the necessary work packages for construction and testing execution. Monitor the installation and testing processes to support and help resolve any incidences that may occur, and get feedback to follow a continuous improvement process on the building strategy across all the programmes.

What we’re looking for Essential Degree in Engineering Significant hands‑on experience in shipbuilding Proven experience leading and managing teams Strong knowledge of production engineering, quality standards and project management Experience applying LEAN and continuous improvement methodologies Ability to coordinate across multiple functions and influence senior stakeholders Strong understanding of manufacturing constraints, material flow and build sequencing A technical authority in reference to approval of designs etc Why join Navantia UK? A senior leadership role with real influence over how ships are built The opportunity to work on complex new‑build programmes A collaborative environment that values Service, Trust, Excellence, Agility, Dedication and You The chance to shape production strategy and drive continuous improvement at site level Career development within the wider Navantia Group Interested? Apply with your CV and help define the production strategy behind Navantia UK’s future shipbuilding programmes.