Head Of Engineering

Reliance Precision; Denby Dale; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company in Denby Dale is seeking a Head of Engineering (Technology and Design) to lead its Engineering team. The role involves owning the Engineering Design process, developing innovative solutions, and defining the Engineering Technology strategy. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical design, proven leadership experience, and a problem-solving mindset. The position offers a competitive salary of £70-100k, with relocation packages considered for the right candidate.

Benefits

Salary £70-100k

Wider benefits package

Opportunities for personal development

Relocation packages available

Qualifications

• Solid background in mechanical design engineering and passion for innovation.
• Proven experience in managing high-performing technical teams.
• Ability to liaise effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a highly effective Engineering team.
• Be the company's Design Authority on Engineering Technology & Design.
• Own the Engineering Design process from Concept to Production Design Release.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

Team leadership

Innovation

Problem-solving mindset

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Engineering-based degree or HNC/HND

Job description

Engineering leadership role with a mechanical design bias.

• Opportunity to work at an ambitious, growing engineering company.

About Our Client

Think you could lead and develop a strong and capable Engineering team involved in markets where cutting edge technologies are the norm. If your answer is yes, then you should read on...

We are Reliance Precision – an exceptionally capable Engineering and Manufacturing company involved in markets where advanced technologies are the norm. We aim to "Engineer our customers' Science and Technology" and as such our systems and sub‑systems are mission and process critical.

Consider this, "if it was easy, anyone could do it" – we deal with the challenging and the complex and we welcome you to our world. The company has a defined and focused growth strategy that is founded on the near‑term evolution of an advanced technology development and demonstration capability (aimed at delivering World‑Class NPDI) and the development of a highly capable Engineering team – this role will be pivotal to both.

We have over a 100 years of heritage with a reputation for quality, innovation, and problem solving. We work with customers who are industry‑leading and global in nature, calling on state‑of‑the‑art and indeed advanced technologies in all that we do.

With 240 employees and a turnover of £30m, our vision is simple – to build a company together that lasts.

We are based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and specialise in the design, manufacture, assembly, and testing of highly complex systems, sub‑systems and components across Life Sciences, Defence, and Space markets.

Job Description

As part of the senior leadership team, the Head of Engineering (Technology and Design) will help shape and deliver ambitious growth and improvement plans across the business. With engineering at the heart of everything Reliance Precision does, this is a critical role and day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Leading, developing and building a highly effective and capable Engineering team – supporting future development and growth of the business and team itself.
• Being the company's Design Authority and a key interface for customers on all aspects of Engineering Technology & Design, providing guidance and leadership as necessary and appropriate across Aerospace, Defence, Space & Life Sciences and Standard Product markets.
• Owning the Engineering Design process from Concept Design, through Preliminary Design to Production Design Release (APQP), ensuring that customer requirements are fully satisfied throughout.
• Developing engineered solutions to both complicated and complex customer requirements by working as the technical expert in each New Business IPT (Integrated Project Team).
• Defining and developing the company's Engineering Technology strategy, ensuring that the company is at the forefront of technologies and innovation that delivers sustainable growth.

The Successful Applicant

Suitable candidates for this role will have integrity, a passion for mechanical design and a proven ability in leading dynamic teams.

• A solid background in mechanical design engineering and a true passion for innovation.
• Proven experience in working at this level, managing high–performing technical teams in a challenging environment.
• Confidence to liaise at all levels both internally with peers, and externally with customers and suppliers.
• Ability to demonstrate an innovative and problem‑solving mindset, grounded in a deep understanding of engineering principles.
• Data‑driven mindset with the ability to problem solve quickly and effectively.
• Experience with strategic planning and company‑wide integration of the engineering department.
• A willingness to challenge the status quo; questioning current methodologies and develop new ways of working to maximise business performance.
• An engineering‑based degree or HNC/HND would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Salary & wider benefits package of £70-100k
• A senior leadership appointment contributing to both the day‑to‑day and strategic direction of the business
• The chance to join a growing company with opportunities for personal development
• Relocation packages may be considered for the right candidate

Contact

Hannah Featherstone
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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third‑party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.