We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team in the delivery of multiple new product introductions.
The ideal candidate will be an effective leader with a strong technical background and experience in new product introduction involving multiple business functions.
This role requires a blend of engineering knowledge, team leadership, process implementation and project management. You will play a key role in managing a talented team of engineers while ensuring the successful design, development, and delivery of engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership and Development:
* Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance work culture.
* Provide coaching, career development, and regular feedback to direct reports.
* Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.
Technical Oversight:
* Ensure the work of the engineering team is focused on delivering each product’s requirements to the relevant product brief.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
Project Management:
* Ensure engineering projects are delivered on time and on budget.
* Drive the team to take ownership of their individual project plans, timelines, and priorities to meet deadlines and budget constraints.
* Identify and mitigate risks related to project execution.
* Manage Capital Expenditure requests in line with Programme budgets.
* Coordinate the tracking of resource allocation across multiple projects.
* Manage contractor engineering resource.
Collaboration and Communication:
* Act as the primary liaison between engineering and other departments, including sales and operations.
* Communicate project status, technical challenges, and progress to senior leadership and stakeholders.
* Foster a culture of open communication, feedback, and problem-solving within the engineering team.
* Liaise with a number of third party suppliers, ensuring service delivery requirements are met.
Quality Assurance and Process Improvement:
* Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.
* Promote and enforce strong engineering discipline, including design reviews, testing, and documentation.
* Live and breathe the Group new product development process, driving adoption across a broad range of colleagues and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Education:
* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering. A Master’s degree is a plus
Experience:
* Minimum 5 years of experience in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment focused on product development and introduction.
* Experience in a managerial or leadership role within an engineering team.
* Proven track record of successfully leading technical teams and engineering projects under an established programme management governance.
* Experience in mentoring and developing engineers at different levels.
* Experience of working in a global organisation would be an advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
* Strong technical background with hands-on experience in mechanical engineering. Mechatronics experience desirable.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and decision-making abilities.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrable experience of driving process adoption across a range of functions.
Please note, this role is based at our Dudley manufacturing site. The role is based on-site Monday to Friday.
In return you will receive:
* A competitive salary
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension contributions
* Social events
* 360 wellbeing app
* Access to enhanced family-friendly policies
* Access to a cycle-to-work scheme
* The opportunity for professional growth and development within a dynamic team
* A positive and inclusive work environment that values collaboration and innovation
We are an inclusive employer and hire those best fit for the role regardless of protected characteristics such as race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, disability or age.
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