Head of Engineering Precision Engineering (Nuclear Defence Aerospace and Energy) Location: Nottingham Salary: 65000 - 70000 (Dependant on experience)
EMBS Engineering has been instructed on an exclusive basis to appoint a critical hire for a highly respected precision engineering business specialising in build-to-print solutions for demanding sectors including Nuclear Aerospace Defence and Energy. Known for technical excellence quality and long-term customer partnerships our client is looking to expand and hit new record heights. As such we are now seeking a Head of Engineering.
The Role
As the primary engineering authority you will lead a multi-disciplinary team across NPI process engineering and tooling. Youll be responsible for bridging the gap between customer specifications and operational execution ensuring our build-to-print environment remains lean efficient and technologically advanced.
Whats in it for you
basic salary (dependent on experience)
Stability & Longevity - Permanent position
Hours: 39 per week - early finish on Fridays
Company bonus scheme
25 days holiday
My EAP
Healthshield care plan
Sick pay much more
Benefits: Pension holiday entitlement healthcare appraisals and much more
Key Responsibilities
Define the engineering roadmap foster a culture of accountability and develop a high-performing technical team.
Act as the lead authority for interpreting customer drawings BOMs and specifications; manage engineering changes and manufacturability reviews.
Oversee process flows tooling concepts and work instructions for machining and fabrication ensuring cost-effective and compliant production.
Drive New Product Introduction from risk assessment (DFM/PFMEA) through to successful FAI/PPAP.
Partner with Quality to lead root-cause analysis and champion initiatives to reduce scrap cycle times and process variability.
About You
Having previously led engineering functions youll have familiarity and be competent to showcase the following:
Right-First-Time NPI: Seamless program launches that meet cost and timeline targets.
Operational Impact: Direct improvements in yield quality and manufacturability through lean principles.
Technical Partnership: Strong trust-based relationships with customers and internal senior leadership.
Youll be joining a forward-thinking precision engineering business with strong values a collaborative culture and a clear commitment to long-term customer success. This role offers autonomy visibility and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a respected aerospace nuclear and defence supply chain.
Head of Engineering Precision Engineering (Nuclear Defence Aerospace and Energy)Location: NottinghamSalary: 65000 - 70000 (Dependant on experience)EMBS Engineering has been instructed on an exclusive basis to appoint a critical hire for a highly respected precision engineering business specialising...
Head of Engineering Precision Engineering (Nuclear Defence Aerospace and Energy) Location: Nottingham Salary: 65000 - 70000 (Dependant on experience)
EMBS Engineering has been instructed on an exclusive basis to appoint a critical hire for a highly respected precision engineering business specialising in build-to-print solutions for demanding sectors including Nuclear Aerospace Defence and Energy. Known for technical excellence quality and long-term customer partnerships our client is looking to expand and hit new record heights. As such we are now seeking a Head of Engineering.
The Role
As the primary engineering authority you will lead a multi-disciplinary team across NPI process engineering and tooling. Youll be responsible for bridging the gap between customer specifications and operational execution ensuring our build-to-print environment remains lean efficient and technologically advanced.
Whats in it for you
basic salary (dependent on experience)
Stability & Longevity - Permanent position
Hours: 39 per week - early finish on Fridays
Company bonus scheme
25 days holiday
My EAP
Healthshield care plan
Sick pay much more
Benefits: Pension holiday entitlement healthcare appraisals and much more
Key Responsibilities
Define the engineering roadmap foster a culture of accountability and develop a high-performing technical team.
Act as the lead authority for interpreting customer drawings BOMs and specifications; manage engineering changes and manufacturability reviews.
Oversee process flows tooling concepts and work instructions for machining and fabrication ensuring cost-effective and compliant production.
Drive New Product Introduction from risk assessment (DFM/PFMEA) through to successful FAI/PPAP.
Partner with Quality to lead root-cause analysis and champion initiatives to reduce scrap cycle times and process variability.
About You
Having previously led engineering functions youll have familiarity and be competent to showcase the following:
Right-First-Time NPI: Seamless program launches that meet cost and timeline targets.
Operational Impact: Direct improvements in yield quality and manufacturability through lean principles.
Technical Partnership: Strong trust-based relationships with customers and internal senior leadership.
Youll be joining a forward-thinking precision engineering business with strong values a collaborative culture and a clear commitment to long-term customer success. This role offers autonomy visibility and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a respected aerospace nuclear and defence supply chain.
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