Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering

Location: Bebington, UK

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned engineering leader to join a multi-site manufacturing operation, overseeing a large, multidisciplinary team. This senior role is critical in shaping and executing engineering strategies, delivering complex, high-value projects, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the organisation.

Role Overview

The Head of Engineering will be responsible for delivering performance improvements through Lean Six Sigma, TPM, and SMED, while ensuring full compliance with HSE and ATEX standards. You will lead strategic engineering initiatives, optimise equipment and process performance, and play a key role in long-term asset investment and capability building.

Key Responsibilities for the Head of Engineering

• Provide strategic leadership to cross-functional engineering teams across multiple locations.
• Champion enterprise-wide Continuous Improvement (CI) using Lean Six Sigma principles (Black Belt certification essential).
• Lead the delivery of high-value, technically complex engineering projects within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Align engineering activities with long-term business goals, focusing on efficiency, reliability, and innovation.
• Cultivate a high-performance culture based on accountability, capability development, and operational excellence.
• Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through TPM and structured maintenance programs.
• Implement Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) to increase equipment uptime and reliability.
• Optimise production line performance using SMED and standardised changeover procedures.
• Develop and deliver investment strategies for equipment refurbishment, facility expansion, and new production lines.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), and ATEX regulations.
• Lead a transformation in reactive maintenance through root cause analysis and a Right First Time (RFT) approach.

Candidate Profile for the Head of Engineering

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (essential and non-negotiable).
• Strong track record of success in senior engineering leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex projects and capital investment programmes.
• Deep knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies, TPM, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Confident leader with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing technical teams.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on capability and strong project execution skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working in regulated environments with ATEX compliance is highly desirable.

What's on Offer for the Head of Engineering

• Competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000
• Key leadership role within a dynamic and forward-thinking manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to drive real change and build a lasting engineering legacy
• Supportive culture focused on development, innovation, and continuous improvement

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Sam Turner at Pioneer Selection

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