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Lead Consultant - Engineering & Manufacturing
Position: Head of Engineering
Industry: Air Management, Cooling & Acoustic Control Solutions
Salary: Depends on Industry experience (plus benefits package)
Contract: Permanent
PRS Engineering has engaged with a new client and an established manufacturer of Air Management Solutions based in West Yorkshire. We are currently supporting the business hiring for a crucial role and 'Head of Engineering'. You must be from a Design, Development & innovative background to be successfully shortlisted. Ideally have a background of HVAC or Cooling Systems or Air Management or Acoustics or Air Conditioning.
Role Summary & Overview
Support the strategic objectives of the company to design and manage market leading air management and acoustic solutions. Assess the technical requirements of the business and manage the design and sales support functions. Focus on the technical development of award winning solutions for the air management and acoustic markets, ensuring the latest proven technology is being integrated. Provide an interface between the technical and sales/commercial teams.
Duties / Responsibilities:
* Act as the technical lead for the company for solutions and product-based sales.
* Lead the engineering team in day-to-day tasks (business as usual).
* Drive process management efficiencies and improvements.
* Ensure that all technical and estimating documentation is consistent, relevant, and reliable.
* Manage technical compliance within the company.
* Co-ordinate the daily workload of the design team and multiproduct enquiries.
* Manage the interface with the estimating team and engineering/technical.
* Develop and improve handover procedures to post order engineering teams.
* Provide technical advice to assist with projects and products, including (but not limited to) functionality, performance, efficiency, lifespan, quality, and cost.
* Provide technical support to the pre-sales team, including site visits.
* Mentoring, developing, and managing the design team with an emphasis on personal development, positivity, and employee engagement.
* Overseeing the day-to-day work completed by the team including specifications, designs and BOMs.
* Representing the team providing updates in project progress, new technologies, new product development in addition to technical and risk management implications.
* Encouraging and supporting the company’s continuous improvement ethos by carrying out technical design reviews, testing regimes, and analysis of new and existing products to improve efficiency and quality.
* Investigating potential product development opportunities and lead the prototyping and testing of new products.
* Keeping up to date with new technology, current and forthcoming legislative obligations, and providing a clear roadmap for new opportunities.
* Promoting and co-ordinating technical knowledge within the company, including technical knowledge sharing and harvesting.
* Presenting to other teams and providing updates on new products to increase the knowledge base of peers, including external CPDs.
* Providing technical training to individuals and teams.
* Improving, working to, and overseeing the ISO9001 design technical process.
* Any other ad-hoc duties that may be required from time to time for the smooth running of the business.
Qualifications / Experience Required:
* Industry experience.
* Experience of product development/improvement.
* A strong knowledge and background in air handling units/process air conditioning or Acoustics is essential.
* Experience of working within a fast-moving Sales-driven environment.
* Minimum degree level in Engineering or equivalent experience (7+ years).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management
Industries
HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
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