Head of Engineering
Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Huddersfield
Salary: £70,000 - £100,000
Application date: 22nd Dec 2025
About Our Client
Think you could lead and develop a strong and capable Engineering team involved in markets where cutting edge technologies are the norm. If your answer is yes, then you should read on…
We are Reliance Precision – an exceptionally capable Engineering and Manufacturing company involved in markets where advanced technologies are the norm. We aim to “Engineer our customers’ Science and Technology” and as such our systems and sub-systems are mission and process critical.
Consider this, ‘if it was easy, anyone could do it’ – we deal with the challenging and the complex and we welcome you to our world. The company has a defined and focused growth strategy that is founded on the near-term evolution of an advanced technology development and demonstration capability (aimed at delivering World Class NPDI) and the development of a highly capable Engineering team – this role will be pivotal to both. We are looking for an ‘engineer’s engineer’ – confident in your own abilities and able to think ‘well outside the box’; someone who can lead and develop the team, and support and drive the implementation of the strategy.
We have over a 100 years of heritage with a reputation for quality, innovation, and problem solving. We work with customers who are industry leading and global in nature, calling on state of the art and indeed advanced technologies in all that we do.
With 240 employees and a turnover of £30m, our vision is simple – to build a company together that lasts. We are based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and specialise in the design, manufacture, assembly, and testing of highly complex systems, sub-systems and components across Life Sciences, Defence, and Space markets.
Job Description
As part of the senior leadership team, the Head of Engineering (Technology and Design) will help shape and deliver ambitious growth and improvement plans across the business. With engineering at the heart of everything Reliance Precision does, this is a critical role and day-to-day responsibilities will include:
• Leading, developing and building a highly effective and capable Engineering team – supporting future development and growth of the business and team itself.
• Being the company’s Design Authority and a key interface for customers on all aspects of Engineering Technology & Design, providing guidance and leadership as necessary and appropriate across Aerospace, Defence, Space & Life Sciences and Standard Product markets.
• Owning the Engineering Design process from Concept Design, through Preliminary Design to Production Design Release (APQP), ensuring that customer requirements are fully satisfied throughout.
• Developing engineered solutions to both complicated and complex customer requirements by working as the technical expert in each New Business IPT (Integrated Project Team).
• Defining and developing the company’s Engineering Technology strategy, ensuring that the company is at the forefront of technologies and innovation that delivers sustainable growth.
The Successful Applicant
Suitable candidates for this role will have integrity, a passion for mechanical design and a proven ability in leading dynamic teams.
You will possess:
• A solid background in mechanical design engineering and a true passion for innovation.
• Proven experience in working at this level, managing high performing technical teams in a challenging environment.
• Confidence to liaise at all levels both internally with peers, and externally with customers and suppliers.
• Ability to demonstrate an innovative and problem-solving mindset, grounded in a deep understanding of engineering principles.
• Data driven mindset with the ability to problem solve quickly and effectively.
• Experience with strategic planning and company-wide integration of the engineering department.
• A willingness to challenge the status quo; questioning current methodologies and develop new ways of working to maximise business performance.
• An engineering-based degree or HNC/HND would be advantageous.
What’s on Offer
• Salary & wider benefits package of £70,000 – £100,000
• A senior leadership appointment contributing to both the day-to-day and strategic direction of the business
• The chance to join a growing company with opportunities for personal development
• Relocation packages may be considered for the right candidate