Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a heavy engineering company near Barnsley to recruit a Head of Engineering.
This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on developing a team of multi‑skilled engineers, standardising design processes, driving performance, and supporting the implementation of a new ERP system.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong leadership to a multi-disciplinary team
- Standardise and optimise design processes, ensuring alignment with BOM structures and the ERP system
- Rationalise current engineering practices to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality
- Lead cross-disciplinary design review meetings and drive lessons learned implementation
- Take hands‑on ownership of design process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure adherence to health & safety, quality, and ISO standards
- Review and implement new technologies and design tools to maintain competitive advantage
- Deliver projects against deadlines within a fast‑paced, bespoke engineering environment
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Strong technical understanding of mechanical engineering principles
- Experience working with heavy, bespoke machinery or complex engineered products
- Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams
- Hands‑on leadership experience with the ability to grow and shape a team
- Experience managing, mentoring, and coaching engineers
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Apply now or for more information on this Head of Engineering role, please contact Ian Bruce
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