Engineering Director – EMEA

Anord Mardix

Engineering Director leading strategic, technical, and operational efforts in EMEA. Focusing on delivering engineered-to-order solutions for critical power environments.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeBlackburn • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing and executing the EMEA Engineering strategy aligned with global objectives and business growth plans
Leading multiple Design & Engineering teams across the region through Heads of Engineering
Overseeing the delivery of complex ETO solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Driving KPI-based performance management, reporting progress, risks, and improvements to global leadership
Establishing and embedding daily management systems to ensure execution discipline and accountability
Leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean engineering principles
Collaborating closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure manufacturable and compliant solutions
Leading design reviews, programme governance, and technical decision-making across the region
Building engineering capability through coaching, leadership development, and workforce planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong expertise in BIM, electrical or mechanical engineering, ideally within the critical power or similar industry
Proven experience in leading multi-site, multidisciplinary engineering organisations
Solid understanding of engineered-to-order (ETO) environments and manufacturing-led design
Experience in implementing KPI-driven performance management and governance models
Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies applied within engineering
Ability to manage complex technical challenges and make data-driven decisions
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership
Demonstrated leadership capability in coaching and developing senior engineering teams
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s or MBA is a plus
Typically 8+ years of leadership experience in engineering environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary and benefits package which includes: A merit-based annual pay review
Enhanced annual leave
Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
Referral bonus
Volunteer days
Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
Sick pay scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
Travel opportunities (role dependent)
Support in your well-being by access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

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Hard Skills & Tools

BIMelectrical engineeringmechanical engineeringengineered-to-order (ETO)KPI-driven performance managementLean engineeringcontinuous improvement methodologiesdata-driven decision makingmanufacturing-led design

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementinfluencing senior leadershipcoachingleadership developmentworkforce planningaccountabilityexecution discipline

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeMBA