Interim Head of Engineering

Interim Head of Engineering About Your New Employer

• Well-established manufacturer in a highly regulated sector-full company details on request.
• Investing in modernisation, digitalisation, and long-term site capability.
• Strong track record of operational excellence, quality, and innovation.

About Your New Job

As Head of Engineering,youwill:

• Lead the site engineering function (maintenance, utilities, calibration, facilities, projects, automation).
• Develop and deliver engineering strategy in line with business priorities (compliance, safety, performance, growth).
• Build and develop high-performing, collaborative, and accountable engineering teams.
• Drive continuous improvement, digitalisation, cost efficiency, and site sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee all CAPEX projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and regulatory compliance.

What Skills You Need

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in senior engineering leadership within a GMP or strictly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory expectations (GMP, HPRA/FDA or similar).
• Demonstrated delivery of maintenance strategy, reliability improvements, and capital projects.
• Strategic thinking, strong people leadership, and stakeholder management.

Desirable:

• Master's degree / Chartered Engineer.
• Lean, Six Sigma, digitalisation or automation exposure.

What's on Offer

• Strategic leadership with real impact in a growth-focused environment.
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement, digitalisation, and team development.