Head of Engineering Capability (Process, Tools & Governance)

Job Description

Design the future of engineering excellence. Our Design Integrity function is seeking a Head of Engineering Capability (Process, Tools, and Governance). This senior leadership role drives the modernisation of engineering processes, tools, and data across the enterprise, ensuring consistent, efficient, and digitally connected delivery aligned to the highest standards of design integrity and compliance.

You will lead enterprise‑wide capability transformation, embedding data‑driven governance, modern digital workflows, and a culture of continuous improvement across multiple lines of business.

Your Responsibilities

Engineering Process Excellence

• Chair the Engineering Process Council.
• Support the strategy, structure, and continuous evolution of the engineering process suite, leading the transformation of the Engineering aspects of the BMS.
• Redesign and simplify processes to improve usability, compliance, and engineering outcomes, ensuring alignment with regulatory, customer, and business requirements.
• Embed systems engineering, lifecycle management, and design integrity principles throughout the process framework.
• Support and coordinate with Quality Function to be the Engineering representative for audits at all levels.
• Review and monitor compliance of engineering processes and KPIs, reporting to Engineering Council and governance forums.

Data Driven Engineering Governance

• Develop a Data‑Driven Engineering Governance Framework that uses measurable indicators of process performance, compliance, and engineering quality.
• Build dashboards, analytics models, and reporting mechanisms to support decision‑making.
• Monitor, analyse and report monthly online Business Engineering KPIs and metrics to measure productivity.
• Chair or support governance forums that oversee engineering capability, process adherence, and continuous improvement.
• Provide a data‑driven approach to identifying areas for action and potential future improvement activities.
• Ensure governance is transparent, consistent, and aligned across Engineering and the wider business.
• Lead the creation of a connected digital ecosystem linking processes, tools, and data flows.
• Support the integrated engineering toolchain strategy and enable automation, traceability, and real‑time insight with IT, Digital Engineering, and Data teams.

Engineering Continuous Improvement and Adoption

• Lead change management efforts to embed new processes, tools, and governance practices across engineering teams.
• Work with Line of Business engineering leaders to identify improvement opportunities and drive cross‑functional alignment.
• Coordinate stakeholders across Engineering.
• Act as the central integrator between Design Integrity, Line of Business Engineering, Digital Engineering, Quality, and Programme teams, representing the Design Integrity organisation in enterprise‑wide capability initiatives.
• Ensure process and tool changes are communicated clearly and adopted consistently, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

What You’ll Bring

• Engineering leadership: Proven experience in engineering management, systems engineering, or engineering governance. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Engineering processes: Strong background in process development, transformation, or business management systems; deep understanding of best practices for engineering development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Tools and technologies: Experience integrating engineering tools, digital workflows, and data systems.
• KPIs and metrics: Strong analytical mindset, experienced using data to drive governance and improvement; skilled in monitoring and analysing KPIs.
• Engineering transformation: Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional change, influence at senior levels, and tactically implement improvements.
• Continuous improvement: Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma and related methodologies for waste reduction and optimisation.
• Management: Familiar with project and engineering management, lifecycle processes such as waterfall, Agile, and hybrid applications.
• Resource & Budgeting: Familiar with resourcing, loading, analytical calculations, and IBP/ODP processes.

Education And Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Related professional qualifications are beneficial.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years in engineering management, focusing on governance and process improvement.
• Strong technical background with experience in engineering transformation and modern practices.
• Proven experience in process improvement, governance, and leadership roles.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional personnel security controls may apply, including National Security Vetting (NSV) requirements such as The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Benefits

• Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Eligibility for the bonus scheme for all employees at management level and below.
• Free access to thousands of online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Referral programme financial reward.
• Flexible benefits allowing up to £500 annually on healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.
• Flexible working with hybrid hours; part‑time opportunities discussed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Primary Location

GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations

GB – Basildon, GB – Bristol – Coldharbour Lane, GB – Lincoln, GB – London, GB – Luton – Cap. Green L350, GB – Southampton

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid

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