Role: Project Engineer (Head of Extrusion Designate)

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive basic & benefits

Company:

With nearly 50 years of industry expertise, our client is a leading UK-based manufacturer and supplier of architectural aluminium systems. Specialising in high-performance windows, doors, roofing, and framing solutions, they serve both residential and commercial markets through a trusted network of fabricators.

Their fully integrated operation spans aluminium extrusion, painting, and finishing, delivering end-to-end solutions from design to technical support. As part of an international group with operations in the UK, France, China, and Poland, the company operates from a state-of-the-art 60,000m² facility, combining global reach with local expertise.

Role:

This newly created role offers a clear path to senior leadership as Head of Extrusions, with responsibility for Press Operations, Die Shop, and Packing, leading a team of approximately 150 people.

As part of your development, you will:

* Gain a deep understanding of extrusion performance to inform planning and resourcing decisions.

* Deputise for the Chief Production Officer (CPO) in their absence.

* Collaborate with production, engineering, die shop, and packing teams to ensure smooth operations.

* Contribute to the engineering strategy and understand its impact on the department's P&L.

* Track and act on key KPIs such as productivity, scrap, uptime, and running speeds.

* Support long-term planning for equipment upgrades and refurbishment.

* Promote the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental performance.

This is a high-impact role ideal for someone ready to grow into a key leadership position in manufacturing operations.

A great opportunity to join a business with big ambitions and real room to grow your career. Interested or know someone who might be? Let's talk!

Please note: Unfortunately the client is unable to consider overseas based candidates or anyone requiring visa support in order to work in the UK