
Application Engineering Manager
Recycleye
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Lead a high‑performing team of Technicians and Data Analysts responsible for optimising the performance of our cutting edge machines.
- Develop a strong AI model by scanning plenty of items in our test centre or at customer sites.
- Manage a waste taxonomy (contains hundreds of thousands of labelled images).
- Report on optimised detection, belt speeds, ejection parameters, etc.
- Collaborate closely with the Product and Performance teams to calibrate vision systems and optimise sorting recipes.
- Innovate methodologies to enhance material recognition and classification.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Systems, or a technical field.
- Proven experience managing engineering or plant operations teams (6+ direct reports preferred).
- Hands on mindset, happy to spend plenty on site, not bothered by working with waste
- Highly curious, inquisitive mindset, desire to understand the why behind the data
- Strong background in industrial machinery, or complex technical operations.
- Demonstrated experience in systems design, process optimisation, and operational workflow development.
- Excellent problem‑solving abilities, with a track record of managing technical challenges and project risks.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross‑functionally and with client‑facing teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Benefits
- An excellent salary that’s both equitable and reviewed regularly.
- Unlimited holiday.
- A welcoming and inclusive team environment with monthly company-wide socials.
- Plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
- Healthcare coverage – Vitality is available from your very first day!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
AI model developmentwaste taxonomy managementsystems designprocess optimisationoperational workflow developmentmaterial recognitionclassification methodologiestechnical problem-solvingdata analysisperformance optimisation
Soft Skills
leadershipcuriosityinquisitive mindsetcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityteam managementcross-functional teamworkclient-facing experience
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree