Manager Engineering

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📍 King's Lynn, Norfolk, United KingdomFull time

About this role

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. 
We are looking for an Engineering Manager on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. They will be responsible for leading and delivering industrial engineering projects to support the site’s development and optimization. They will coordinate all CAPEX investment and ensures compliance with deadlines, budgets, and applicable regulatory requirements.


What you’ll do:


•    Lead and manage engineering projects ( new equipment installation, renewal of shopfloor, facilities upgrade, etc)
•    Oversee the full project life cycle: feasibility, design, installation, commissioning and handover to operations
•    Utilize Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and other Lean techniques to monitor and assess the effectiveness of the maintenance team, driving improved equipment and plant effectiveness.
•    Manage the engineering and Maintenance cost budgets within the agreed limits set by the Operations Director
•    Be responsible for the control of all Contractors working on site, maintaining all relevant Permits to Work and RAMs through a Contractor Management System.
•    Implement innovative solutions to modernize equipment and infrastructure
•    To work closely with the EHS Lead to directly manage all aspects of Plant & Equipment maintenance in respect of all prescribed Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and to implement programs which ensures such plant and equipment remains fully inspected, tested, safe to operate and is fully insured by the Company’s risk assessment advisors.

What you’ll bring:


•    Leadership skills 
•    Lean skills, especially TPM and 5S
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Budgeting and cost control skills 
•    Strong computer skills, Excel, Project and AutoCAD
•    Project management
•    Capital project management
•    Plant safety / Contractor Control 
•    Education to BSc/BEng graduate level in Engineering, Manufacturing or Process.
•    Experience in operational management
 

What you’ll get:


•    Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
•    An excellent salary and  benefits
•    A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond

About the Team:
Sensient Personal Care and Specialty Market (PCSM) develops, produces and markets ingredients and high quality colors for the personal care and cosmetics industry, as well as specialty colors for use in household and industrial cleaners, specialist coatings and agriculture product applications.

About Sensient Technologies Corporation:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.  Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.  For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com.


                                                          Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This Manager Engineering position at Sensient was posted on Jul 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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