Head of Engineering
1 day ago
Newry
Head of Engineering Shape the Future of Advanced Manufacturing We are seeking an exceptional Head of Engineering to lead a multi-site engineering function within a world-class manufacturing organisation. This is a high-impact leadership role for a strategic thinker who thrives on driving operational excellence, leading large-scale capital investment, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. As part of the senior leadership team, you will define and execute the long-term engineering strategy, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and sustainability across a global network of facilities. You’ll lead a talented multidisciplinary team and collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver exceptional performance and value across all aspects of engineering, maintenance, and capital delivery. The Opportunity • Lead strategically: Define and implement a forward-thinking engineering roadmap aligned with organisational goals and future growth., • Drive excellence: Oversee all engineering and maintenance operations to ensure world-class reliability, compliance, and safety., • Deliver transformation: Manage a significant capital investment programme to modernise facilities, expand capacity, and enhance performance., • Inspire teams: Build, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering professionals, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and collaboration., • Champion sustainability: Lead initiatives that improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and strengthen environmental performance. Key Accountabilities • Set and deliver the strategic direction for engineering, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards., • Oversee the performance, compliance, and optimisation of all assets, utilities, and facilities., • Manage multi-million-pound CAPEX budgets, ensuring strong ROI and continuous improvement in cost efficiency., • Lead the delivery of major engineering and infrastructure projects across manufacturing and distribution sites., • Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with cGMP and global regulatory standards., • Build strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver seamless performance across sites., • Develop engineering subject matter experts and ensure effective succession planning across key roles. About You • A degree-qualified engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline)., • Proven experience leading large-scale engineering or technical operations in a regulated sterile manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, or similar)., • Strong track record in capital project delivery, asset management, and continuous improvement., • Deep understanding of GMP, validation, and regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA, VMD, or equivalent)., • Skilled in developing and leading high-performing teams through change and growth., • Commercially astute with strong financial management and stakeholder engagement skills., • Chartered Engineer status, • Lean Six Sigma certification, or experience leading sustainability programmes.