Interim Head of Manufacturing Engineering

  • Elevation Recruitment Group
  • Sheffield, Yorkshire
  • Feb 21, 2026
Contractor Engineering

Job Description

Interim Head of Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Sheffield - On Site 5 days a week - Full time Salary: Competitive6 months - FTC

Elevation Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering with a manufacturing company in Sheffield to recruit an Interim Head of Manufacturing Engineering on an initial 6m contract.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide immediate leadership across teams
  • Assess current capability, structure and technical performance
  • Drive improvements in OEE, yield, scrap reduction and productivity
  • Support NPI / industrialisation programmes

The Person

We're looking for a confident, hands-on person who can inspire a team while maintaining a strong focus on technical excellence and delivery.

  • Proven Head of Manufacturing Engineering / Head of Engineering background
  • Strong Lean / CI expertise (Six Sigma, TPM, etc.)
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong people leadership experience
  • Immediately available or short notice

Apply now or contact Ian Bruce for a confidential conversation.

About Elevation

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