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Head of Engineering

Posted 25 days ago by Pertemps

Permanent

Full Time

Factory Jobs

Merseyside, Birkenhead, United Kingdom, CH410

Job Description

Overview

Location: Wallasey

Salary: Up to £90,000 + Benefits

Industry: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a proven engineering leader with Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certification? Do you thrive on delivering transformational change, driving large-scale projects, and building high-performing teams? If so, this opportunity could be for you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and inspire a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
Deliver enterprise-wide Lean Six Sigma and CI initiatives with measurable results.
Oversee complex, large-scale projects with multi-million-pound budgets.
Shape and implement long-term engineering and asset strategies.
Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through Lean and TPM.
Develop refurbishment and investment plans, including new line proposals.
Partner with HSE to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
Implement structured AM (Autonomous Maintenance) and PM (Preventive Maintenance) programs.
Optimise production line changeovers using SMED to minimise downtime.
Introduce a robust reactive maintenance strategy focused on efficiency and root cause analysis.

What You'll Bring

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (essential).
Proven track record in senior engineering leadership.
Experience managing large, complex projects on time and within budget.
Strong background in Continuous Improvement, Lean, and operational excellence.
Demonstrated success in leading teams, developing talent, and driving cultural change.
Strategic, hands-on leader with strong communication and project management skills.

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to shape engineering strategy, lead high-impact projects, and drive innovation in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment.

Benefits