Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering – Driving Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Location: Wallasey
Salary: Up to £90,000 + Benefits
Industry: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a proven engineering leader with Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certification? Do you thrive on delivering transformational change, driving large-scale projects, and building high-performing teams? If so, this opportunity could be for you.

About the Role

We’re recruiting for a forward-thinking Head of Engineering to lead and develop an engineering division, embedding Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and delivering excellence across manufacturing operations. This is a senior leadership position, overseeing strategic projects, driving innovation, and shaping engineering strategies that deliver measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Deliver enterprise-wide Lean Six Sigma and CI initiatives with measurable results.
• Oversee complex, large-scale projects with multi-million-pound budgets.
• Shape and implement long-term engineering and asset strategies.
• Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through Lean and TPM.
• Develop refurbishment and investment plans, including new line proposals.
• Partner with HSE to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Implement structured AM (Autonomous Maintenance) and PM (Preventive Maintenance) programs.
• Optimise production line changeovers using SMED to minimise downtime.
• Introduce a robust reactive maintenance strategy focused on efficiency and root cause analysis.

What You’ll Bring

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (essential).
• Proven track record in senior engineering leadership.
• Experience managing large, complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong background in Continuous Improvement, Lean, and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams, developing talent, and driving cultural change.
• Strategic, hands-on leader with strong communication and project management skills.

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to shape engineering strategy, lead high-impact projects, and drive innovation in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & bonus structure
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 1 gifted company day
• Option to purchase 3 additional holidays
• Pension plan & accident insurance
• Factory close-down at Christmas
• Simply Health & Unum Help at Hand
• Free parking
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Regular social events