Job Description
Engineering Director
Company
The North East based organisation focuses on delivering electrification systems to their market that is moving to greener alternatives.
The Engineering Director will develop and grow a world-class global team of Software and Control Engineers to accelerate product development and support customer integration projects.
Role
* Leading and developing Global Software & Control Engineering function
* Develop product lines including power electronics, motors, thermals, and energy storage
* Setting clear objectives and key results for the team and driving the team to execute and achieve them with first-time-right and staying on-time.
* Driving the team to support Applications, Product, and Sales on new business opportunities with technical support including RFQ review/preparation, design reviews, and discussions with customers.
* Supporting Operations for any manufacturing or quality issues
* Partnering with global software service providers
* Developing the control algorithm for next-generation products and increasing automation across all activities.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree or above in Software, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or related engineering field
* Background in Embedded Software/System (e.g., C programming), Control, or Advanced Control.
* Extensive experience of leading software or control teams with 10+ years.
* Experience in the whole software development lifecycle (e.g., V-model)
Additional Information and Requirements
* The Engineering Director must be able to travel domestically and internationally
* Beneficial but not essential is experience with power electronics products, experience using MATLAB/SIMULINK and Atlassian software, and functional safety standards
* Able to travel both within and outside of the UK
* The role will be based in the Newcastle upon Tyne site.
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