Senior Group Engineering Manager

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data and the environment.

Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and speciality threads.

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, we have operations across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers worldwide.

Headquartered in the UK, Coats* connects talent, textiles, and technology to make a better and more sustainable world.

For more info, visit our website: www.coats.com

Role Purpose:

To drive engineering excellence by standardising processes, ensuring safety, optimizing sustainability, and leveraging data for continuous improvement. This role enhances efficiency, innovation, and supplier collaboration while aligning operations with business and regulatory goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering Standards Oversight:

• Develop and implement engineering best practices and technical standards across all facilities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company engineering guidelines.
• Conduct periodic audits to assess adherence to engineering policies and standards.

Engineering & Machinery Specifications:

• Define and maintain machinery specifications to optimize production efficiency and product quality.
• Evaluate and approve new equipment investments and upgrades.
• Collaborate with R&D and operations teams to implement innovative engineering solutions.

Process & Engineering Safety:

• Establish and enforce safety protocols to minimise risks in engineering processes.
• Support root cause analyses and corrective actions for safety-related incidents.
• Train and support engineering teams on best practices for workplace safety.

Sustainability and Energy Management:

• Identify and implement initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
• Monitor sustainability performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and corporate sustainability goals.

Data management, Analysis and Reporting:

• Develop systems for collecting and analysing engineering and operational data.
• Utilise data insights to drive efficiency improvements and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Prepare and present reports to senior leadership on key engineering metrics and project performance.

Supplier Collaboration:

• Establish strong relationships with equipment and material suppliers to drive innovation and cost savings.
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives and new technology adoption.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Academic qualification in the manufacturing/quality functions, preferably textiles
• 5 years experience in quality systems and/or manufacturing operations.
• Good knowledge of quality management systems: databases, SAP QM
• Good knowledge of ISO certification and auditing
• Objectives and result orientation
• Good computer literacy
• Organisation and planning
• Good communication skills in English
• Ability to collaborate and work in a global matrix environment

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of textiles.