Head of Engineering

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.
• Compliance: Maintaining gold-standard engineering documentation (ISO9001 AS9100).

Why join

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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About us:

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UKs most prestigious advanced precision engineering companies within the Aerospace Automotive / Motorsport Nuclear Oil & Gas Green Environmental and FMCG industries.

Well offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role

Please note due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into all candidates must be UK residents we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidate

Required Experience:

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