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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