Engineering Manager (Bespoke Manufacturing) £76,000 - £84,000 Progression to Engineering Director Bonus Pension Increasing Holiday Free Parking Taunton Are you a senior Engineering Manager, Head of Engineering, or a technically strong leader ready to step into a pivotal leadership role within a well-established engineering business that designs and manufactures bespoke, highly specialised machinery for global markets? This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading OEM as part of a structured succession plan, offering a clear pathway to Engineering Director. You will lead a multi-skilled engineering team, driving innovation, safety and continuous improvement across the design and delivery of engineered-to-order machinery. With over 100 years of engineering heritage, this company has built a global reputation for producing precision-engineered converting and printing machinery. Continued investment in product development and people has created the need for a senior engineering leader to help shape the future technical direction of the business. This role would suit someone from an Engineering Manager, senior commissioning, field service, or hands-on leadership background who is looking to step into a broader, more influential position within an OEM environment. You will take ownership of engineering direction while remaining closely involved in technical decision-making, team leadership and continuous improvement, with a clear pathway to Engineering Director. The Role: Lead and develop the Engineering Department, setting technical standards and direction Drive innovation and adoption of new technologies to improve safety, cost and performance Oversee the design, development and continuous improvement of bespoke machinery Ensure all designs meet CE, UL and UKCA compliance requirements Supervise technical documentation, risk assessments and design FMEA processes Support customer-facing engineering activities including service, spares, installation and commissioning The Person: Background in engineering leadership or a senior hands-on role Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Experience working with machinery, OEM environments or capital equipment projects Reference: BBBH24579 Keywords: Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Engineering Director, OEM Manufacturing, Bespoke Machinery, Capital Equipment, Converting Machinery, Printing Machinery, CE, UKCA, UL, Taunton If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit an up-to-date CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline and will be dependent on experience, qualifications and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role, you accept our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers.