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