Head of Engineering

ENTRUST PEOPLE LIMITED; Dundee; Presencial; GBP 80.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Entrust Resource Solutions is partnering with ENTRUST PEOPLE LIMITED to appoint a Head of Engineering at its Dundee site. You will define the site engineering strategy, lead CapEx investments and drive TPM, maintenance and continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.

You will lead a small team, collaborate with Production and Quality, and balance day-to-day priorities with long-term investment while upholding high HSE and engineering standards.

Formación

• Proven GMP manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience delivering capital projects and business cases.
• Strong maintenance, reliability and RCA knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Define the site engineering strategy and five-year capital plan.
• Lead CapEx projects from business case to implementation.
• Partner with Production to improve line efficiency and OEE.
• Drive TPM, planned maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Quality on change controls, deviations and validation.
• Oversee engineering services, utilities, contractors and maintenance.
• Develop the team through coaching and succession planning.

Conocimientos

GMP experience

Engineering leadership

Capital projects management

Maintenance and TPM

Change controls and validation

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Educación

Engineering degree or equiv. discipline

Descripción del empleo

Head of EngineeringDundee | £80,000 - £90,000 + 15% bonus

05th November, 2026

Head of Engineering
Dundee | £80,000 - £90,000 + 15% bonus
Are you an engineering leader with strong GMP experience and the ability to bring Engineering, Production and Quality together?
Entrust Resource Solutions is partnering with an established manufacturing business to appoint a Head of Engineering at its Dundee site.
Reporting directly to the Site Head and joining the Site Leadership Team, you'll shape the site's engineering strategy, develop its people and lead investment in equipment and infrastructure. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on manufacturing performance, equipment reliability and engineering culture.
The role
You'll lead a team with two direct reports and eight indirect reports, building a collaborative, solution-focused culture with clear ownership and accountability.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining the site engineering strategy and five-year capital investment plan.
• Leading CapEx projects, developing business cases and overseeing machinery selection, purchasing and implementation.
• Partnering with Production to improve line efficiency, equipment reliability and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Driving Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), planned maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Working closely with Quality on change controls, deviations, CAPAs and validation activities.
• Overseeing engineering services, utilities, contractors and maintenance delivery.
• Developing the team through coaching, knowledge sharing and succession planning.
• Maintaining strong engineering, health, safety and environmental standards.

About you
You'll be a confident engineering leader who can set direction, develop people and work effectively across functions. You'll bring a practical approach to solving problems and the ability to balance day-to-day manufacturing priorities with longer-term investment.
We're looking for:

• Proven experience within a GMP manufacturing environment, with practical involvement in change controls, deviations and validation.
• Engineering leadership experience and a track record of building a positive team culture.
• Experience delivering capital projects, managing budgets and developing investment business cases.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance, reliability and root cause analysis.
• The ability to build effective relationships with Production, Quality and senior stakeholders.
• A degree in Engineering or a relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent qualification.

Experience with TPM, Lean or Six Sigma would be advantageous.