Head of Engineering

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with an engineering company near Bradford to recruit a Head of Engineering.

This Head of Engineering role offers full ownership of the engineering function, with a focus on leadership, continuous improvement, project delivery, and systems development. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the Head of Engineering will play a key role in driving operational performance, standardising engineering processes, and supporting future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to a multi-disciplinary team
• Standardise and optimise design processes, ensuring alignment with BOM structures and the ERP system
• Rationalise current engineering practices to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality
• Lead cross-disciplinary design review meetings and drive lessons learned implementation
• Take hands-on ownership of design process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure adherence to health & safety, quality, and ISO standards
• Review and implement new technologies and design tools to maintain competitive advantage
• Deliver projects against deadlines within a fast-paced, bespoke engineering environment

We are keen to speak with Engineering Managers / Head of Engineering with the following:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical engineering principles
• Experience working with heavy, bespoke machinery or complex engineered products
• Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams
• Hands-on leadership experience with the ability to grow and shape a team
• Experience managing, mentoring, and coaching engineers
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills