Chief Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Chief Engineer to lead their engineering team into the future. This role involves overseeing product design, R&D initiatives, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will drive innovation in high-performance pressure solutions across various sectors, including Defence and Energy. With over 75 years of experience, this company values continuous improvement and offers a competitive salary, a 4-day working week, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are a seasoned leader in engineering with a passion for innovation, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

4-Day Working Week

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership within manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of fluid dynamics and high-pressure systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and product development aligned with market needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Manage engineering budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.

Skills

Fluid Dynamics

Valves

Pneumatics

High-Pressure Systems

Leadership

Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

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Orion is working with a leading manufacturing company with over 75 years in business that has been a leader in high-performance pressure solutions for decades. They serve critical applications across Defence, Industrial Gas, and Energy sectors globally. With innovation at the core of everything they do, they are now seeking a strategic and technically excellent Chief Engineer to lead their engineering team into the future.

The Role:

As Chief Engineer, you will be the technical authority for all engineering functions. Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will oversee product design and development, R&D initiatives, engineering standards, and compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring their solutions remain at the forefront of reliability, safety, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities of the Chief Engineer:

• Drive innovation and new product development aligned with market and customer needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and industry standards (ISO, ASME, PED, ATEX, etc.).
• Collaborate with Product Management, Operations, and Sales to align technical solutions with commercial strategies.
• Manage engineering budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Act as the technical liaison with global teams and customers.
• Promote continuous improvement through lean engineering and design-for-manufacture principles.

Required Experience & Skills for the Chief Engineer:

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Chartered Engineer preferred).
• At least 10 years of experience in an engineering leadership role within manufacturing or process-control industries.
• Deep understanding of fluid dynamics, valves, pneumatics, and high-pressure systems.
• Proven experience in product lifecycle management, from concept to production.
• Strong grasp of regulatory compliance and engineering quality standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Pension scheme and private health insurance.
• 4-day working week.

If this Chief Engineer position interests you, please contact Steven from Orion or apply now.

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