Technical Engineering Director

Manufacturing - Multi Site

Bolton

Up to £100,000 + Car allowance + Family Medical + Bonus/LTIP

Are you a proven leader with a passion for engineering, operational excellence, and transforming businesses into lean, efficient powerhouses? Do you thrive on coaching and mentoring teams to drive innovation and deliver outstanding results? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a Technical Engineering Director to join a dynamic team and lead the way in reshaping their manufacturing processes. With a strong foundation in world-class manufacturing-ideally in the aerospace or automotive sector-you'll bring a strategic vision, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

The Role

Develop and implement strategies and processes that enable the manufacturing teams to execute with precision and efficiency.
Be accountable for Quality, Health & Safety, and audit processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving improvements.
Lead the adoption of Lean methodologies to optimise operations, eliminate waste, and enhance productivity.
Inspire, coach, and mentor a talented team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability.
Use your expertise to identify new methodologies, tools, and techniques that can improve efficiencies and drive growth.
Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to align goals and deliver measurable results.
Own and drive improvement initiatives across Quality and Health & Safety systems. Profile:

A world-class manufacturing background, ideally within the aerospace or automotive sectors.
A solid engineering background, with a degree or equivalent in a related field.
Proven experience owning and delivering on Quality and Health & Safety systems.
Strong knowledge and practical application of Lean methodologies and tools (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen).
A passion for leading, coaching, and mentoring teams, inspiring them to achieve their full potential and adopt innovative ways of working.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and motivate teams at all levels.
A results-driven mindset with a track record of delivering measurable business improvements.This is your chance to make a real impact, driving the strategic direction and operational success of a business poised for growth.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes