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, you will:
- 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.
What's Next
For the full job specification and company details, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
