Head Of Engineering (Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in Taunton seeks a Head of Engineering to lead a multi-skilled team in driving innovation and continuous improvement. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape engineering strategy and compliance standards while providing a clear pathway to Engineering Director. The ideal candidate will have a background as a Senior Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering, with a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience in an OEM environment.

Benefits

Progression to Engineering Director

Bonus

Pension

Increasing Holiday

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Background as Senior Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering.
• Experience within an OEM design and manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to deliver complex capital equipment projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Engineering Department.
• Drive innovation and adopt new technologies.
• Oversee design, development, and continuous improvement of machinery.
• Ensure compliance with CE, UL, and UKCA standards.
• Manage customer-facing engineering activities.
• Motivate and manage engineering teams.
• Play a key role in engineering strategy and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation

Technical Decision-Making

Team Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Head of Engineering (Manufacturing)

£76,000 - £82,000 + Progression to Engineering Director + Bonus + Pension + Increasing Holiday + Free Parking

Taunton

Are you a senior Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering looking to step into a pivotal leadership role within a well-established engineering business that designs and manufactures bespoke, highly specialised machinery for global markets?

This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading OEM as part of a structured succession plan, offering a clear pathway to Engineering Director. You will lead a multi‑skilled engineering team, driving innovation, safety and continuous improvement across the design and delivery of engineered‑to‑order machinery.

With over 100 years of engineering heritage, this company has built a global reputation for producing precision‑engineered converting and printing machinery. Continued investment in product development and people has created the need for a senior engineering leader to help shape the future technical direction of the business.

This role would suit someone from an Engineering Manager or senior engineering leadership background who is looking to step into a broader, more influential position within an OEM environment. You will enjoy taking ownership of engineering strategy while remaining closely involved in day‑to‑day technical decision‑making, team leadership and continuous improvement, with a clear pathway to Engineering Director as the business continues to grow.

The Role

• Lead and develop the Engineering Department, setting technical standards and direction
• Drive innovation and the adoption of new technologies to improve safety, cost and performance
• Oversee the design, development and continuous improvement of bespoke machinery
• Ensure all designs meet CE, UL and UKCA compliance requirements
• Supervise the creation of technical documentation, risk assessments and design FMEA
• Manage and support customer‑facing engineering activities including service, spares, installation and commissioning
• Motivate and manage engineering teams through effective leadership and communication
• Play a key role in long‑term engineering strategy and succession planning

The Person

• Senior Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering background
• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience within an OEM design and manufacturing environment
• Experience delivering complex capital equipment projects, ideally to international customers

Reference : BBBH 23251

Keywords

Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Engineering Director, OEM Manufacturing, Bespoke Machinery, Capital Equipment, Converting Machinery, Printing Machinery, CE, UKCA, UL, Taunton

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline and will be dependent on experience, qualifications and skill set.

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