Engineering Director – Capital Equipment Manufacturer
Location: Greater Manchester
£75,000 – £85,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Life Insurance + Excellent Benefits
Are you a proven Engineering Leader with a strong background in machinery, automation, or capital equipment?
This is a career-defining opportunity to join a forward-thinking and globally recognised engineering business at the forefront of innovation.
The Company:
This Greater Manchester-based manufacturer supplies high-performance capital equipment to a global customer base. With a strong reputation for engineering excellence and continuous innovation, the company is now seeking an Engineering Director to drive technical leadership and strategic direction across all engineering functions.
The Role:
As Engineering Director, you will:
* Set and lead the strategic vision for engineering operations, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives and long-term growth plans
* Oversee all engineering activity across design, projects, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
* Drive innovation in product development and champion continuous improvement
* Provide leadership and support to senior engineers, team leaders, and technical staff
* Track and manage departmental KPIs to drive performance and accountability
* Implement best practices to boost productivity, quality, and efficiency
* Be a hands-on, visible leader - offering both strategic direction and day-to-day support
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A strong background in machinery, capital equipment, or automation
* Proven success in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
* Demonstrable experience of setting and delivering a strategic vision across engineering operations
* Deep understanding of design, project delivery, and manufacturing processes
* A results-driven mindset with excellent planning, resourcing, and team development skills
* The ability to connect daily operations with high-level business strategy
* A collaborative leadership style, with the confidence to influence and inspire others
What’s On Offer:
* Base salary between £75,000 – £85,000 (negotiable - depending on experience)
* Performance-related bonus
* Private healthcare, life insurance & other benefits
* A chance to influence future innovation and shape engineering direction within a well-established, ambitious organisation
Interested?
Apply today to explore how you can play a leading role in the continued growth and engineering excellence of this dynamic capital equipment manufacturer