Full job descriptionHead of Engineering
Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established UK manufacturer to recruit a Head of Engineering. It’s a great opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who wants a senior role with a real say in the direction of the business and has ambitions to progress into a Directorship.
*Location: Derby (Site-Based)
*Hours: Monday to Friday
*Salary: Competitive
The Role
You’ll report into senior leadership and run the engineering function, covering product development, project delivery and continuous improvement across the site.
It’s a hands-on leadership role. You’ll set the strategic direction for engineering and still be the person the team turns to on complex technical problems.
Key Responsibilities of the Head of Engineering
*Lead, coach and develop a multi-disciplined engineering team
*Build a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and structured problem solving
*Manage engineering resources, budgets and capital investment projects
*Oversee new product introduction from concept through to production
*Make sure robust quality and validation processes are in place across product and process development
*Act as senior technical contact for customers and key stakeholders
*Support quoting, feasibility reviews and engineering change activity
*Drive root cause analysis and make sure corrective actions stick
*Develop engineering standards, processes and best practice
What We’re Looking For
We’d like to hear from Heads of Engineering, Engineering Managers and Senior Engineering Managers with:
*Degree, HND or equivalent engineering qualification
*A track record of leading and developing engineering teams
*Experience taking products from design through to full production in a manufacturing environment
*A working knowledge of recognised quality frameworks and NPI processes
*Experience managing budgets, resources and improvement initiatives
*Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
Desirable
*Experience in automotive, aerospace, defence or other regulated industries
*Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA or similar tools
*Exposure to 3D CAD and a range of manufacturing processes
*Chartered Engineer status, or Lean or project management qualifications
What’s On Offer
*A senior role with clear scope to progress
*The chance to shape the future of the engineering function
*Real influence over business strategy and investment decisions
*Leadership of projects from concept through to production
*The chance to build and develop a high-performing team
Apply now, or contact Ian Bruce for a confidential conversation about this Head of Engineering role.