Head of Group Engineering

Grinsty Rail Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Additional benefits

Remuneration details on request

Job summary

A growing engineering company in Redditch is seeking a Head of Group Engineering. The role involves leading engineering teams, managing product development, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and experience in engineering leadership within manufacturing or electronics. The position offers a senior leadership package with performance incentives. This is an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and continuous improvement within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering leadership within manufacturing or electronics.
• Strong understanding of product development processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management abilities.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication and people management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering teams across all divisions.
• Oversee product development lifecycle and compliance with standards.
• Establish engineering KPIs and monitor team performance.
• Establish engineering KPIs and monitor team performance to ensure objectives are met.
• Ensure all engineering outputs comply with regulatory, quality and safety standards.
• Work with Quality teams to embed best practices in design verification, testing and validation.
• Implement SOPs and documentation across the group.
• Oversee planning and allocation of engineering resources to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure smooth handover to manufacturing.
• Support budgeting, cost control and capital expenditure planning for engineering initiatives.
• Lead, motivate and develop engineering teams, including performance reviews and succession planning.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and professional development of key engineering personnel.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to understand customer requirements and support technical proposals.
• Partner with Operations to ensure outputs are production-ready and meet delivery schedules.
• Align engineering strategy with business objectives and growth plans with senior management.
• Maintain engineering data, drawings and documentation for accuracy and accessibility.
• Provide regular reports on engineering performance, project progress and risks to MD/Board.
• Implement engineering software and tools to optimize design, testing and project management processes.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Product development

Team management

Technical decision-making

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

People management

Communication

Job description

Department: Engineering
Reports To: Managing Director / Group Board
Location: Redditch (with travel to company sites as required)

Company Overview

Grinsty is a growing engineering, electronics, and manufacturing company specialising in high-quality industrial solutions. The company is actively expanding through the acquisition of engineering and manufacturing businesses to strengthen its capabilities and support long-term growth.

A key part of Grinsty’s operations is its rail division, which designs and manufactures advanced electronic systems and refurbishes components for the rail industry. This includes control electronics and monitoring systems, providing innovative and reliable solutions for rolling stock manufacturers and operators worldwide.

As part of the Grinsty group, Monitran Ltd complements these operations by producing vibration and displacement sensors for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, enhancing the group’s overall technical expertise and product range.

Role Purpose

The Head of Group Engineering is responsible for leading and overseeing all engineering functions across the group, ensuring the development and delivery of high‑quality, innovative products that meet customer requirements and support business growth.

This role ensures alignment between Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Quality teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to specification, while driving continuous improvement and technical excellence across the group.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Lead and manage the engineering teams across all divisions, including design, development, R&D, and technical support.
• Oversee product development lifecycle from concept through to delivery, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and industry standards.
• Drive innovation and the development of new products and solutions to maintain competitive advantage.
• Establish engineering KPIs and monitor team performance to ensure objectives are met.

Technical Excellence & Quality

• Ensure all engineering outputs comply with relevant regulatory, quality, and safety standards.
• Work closely with Quality teams to embed best practices in design verification, testing, and product validation.
• Implement robust engineering processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and documentation across the group.

Project & Resource Management

• Oversee the planning and allocation of engineering resources to ensure efficient delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with Operations and Production to ensure smooth handover from engineering to manufacturing.
• Support budgeting, cost control, and capital expenditure planning for engineering initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, motivate, and develop engineering teams, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, mentoring, and succession planning to build a high‑performing technical team.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of key engineering personnel.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing to understand customer requirements and support technical proposals.
• Partner with Operations to ensure engineering outputs are production‑ready and meet delivery schedules.
• Work with Finance and senior management to align engineering strategy with business objectives and growth plans.

Systems & Reporting

• Maintain engineering data, drawings, and documentation to ensure accuracy, traceability, and accessibility.
• Provide regular reports on engineering performance, project progress, and technical risks to the Managing Director or Board.
• Implement engineering software and tools to optimise design, testing, and project management processes.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in engineering leadership within manufacturing, electronics, or industrial engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of product development, R&D, design, and engineering processes.
• Experience managing multi‑disciplinary engineering teams and cross‑functional projects.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical decision‑making skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management abilities.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering software, project management tools, and industry standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with technical and operational pragmatism.
• Innovative, proactive, and results‑oriented.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Committed to quality, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Salary

Senior leadership package with performance incentives and additional benefits. Full remuneration details available on request for shortlisted candidates.

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