Head of Engineering

Company: MacGregor Black
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Head of Engineering

Managing Consultant – Operations at MacGregor Black

Are you an experienced multi‑site engineering manager with a fast‑paced manufacturing background? Do you have expertise in manufacturing excellence and large‑scale capital project management and want to join a leading manufacturing business with fantastic career opportunities? MacGregor Black is partnering with a leading manufacturing business on the search for a Head of Engineering. This is a permanent role based in North of England.

Key Responsibilities

  • Control and organisation of the engineering personnel to ensure that the business receives the maximum resource to support its operations.
  • Working within budgeted expenditure limits through good planning and cost control.
  • Pursue and demand high levels of workmanship and a zero-defect performance level as the only acceptable standard in all areas.
  • Preparing reports to meet the company requirements.
  • Continuously drive improvement initiatives to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
  • Develop a world‑class maintenance organisation by continually improving OEE of all production sites, addressing quality issues through technical solutions and improving the standards of maintenance workmanship.
  • Lead on all large‑scale capital projects.

What we’re looking for

  • HND or BSc in an Engineering discipline.
  • Multi‑site engineering leadership experience; with exposure to manufacturing environments.
  • Confidence in presentation, communication and negotiating with professional peer groups.
  • Efficiency in delivering objectives and key measures.
  • A personal commitment to role‑model behaviours and to leadership and management through example.
  • Knowledge of SAP and other IT systems.

Please contact Rob Blackburn today for further information.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026