https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-design-and-manufacturing-fortress-recruit-limited--b87016a3-a53a-449a-add7-56f8471d7f07 RSS feed for Head of Design and Manufacturing at Fortress Recruit Limited. en-gb Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:51:07 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-design-and-manufacturing-fortress-recruit-limited--b87016a3-a53a-449a-add7-56f8471d7f07 https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-design-and-manufacturing-fortress-recruit-limited--b87016a3-a53a-449a-add7-56f8471d7f07 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Bedford | Salary: £75000 - £80000/annum | Type: Permanent | Fortress Recruit are now looking to recruit a-Head of Design & Manufacturing on behalf of-a highly respected engineering and research organisation-based in Bedford. Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, this is a rare opportunity to join a specialist engineering organisation undergoing significant investment, transformation and growth. The successful candidate will lead the Design, Manufacturing Engineering and Production functions, driving operational performance, capability development and continuous improvement across the business. This role will play a key part in shaping the future of the organisation''s manufacturing capability through the development of people, processes, technology and infrastructure. Key responsibilities: Lead multidisciplinary teams across design, manufacturing engineering, inspection and production. Develop and deliver the Design & Manufacturing strategy aligned to business growth objectives. Drive transformational change across people, processes, facilities and technology. Ensure engineering design intent is translated effectively into manufacturing capability. Champion continuous improvement, operational... Permanent