Head Of Engineering

Job Description:

Head of Engineering – Precision Engineering (Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace and Energy)

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 (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. You’ll be responsible for bridging the gap between customer specifications and operational execution, ensuring our build-to-print environment remains lean, efficient, and technologically advanced.

What's in it for you?

• £65.000 – £70,000 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, you’ll 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?
You’ll 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.

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

We’ll 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