Job Description
Are you an experienced Engineering Manager looking for a new career opportunity with a Global Leader in the Design and Manufacture of Innovative products based in the heart of Dudley, West Midlands?If yes, we want to hear from you!Annual Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 DOEJob Overview:We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Manager to lead an engineering teamin the delivery of multiple new product introductions. The ideal candidate will be an effectiveleader with a strong technical background and experience in new product introduction involvingmultiple business functions.This role requires a blend of engineering knowledge, team leadership, process implementationand project management. You will play a key role in managing a talented team of engineers whileensuring 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, on-board, 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/ Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering. A Master’s degree is a plus.
* 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 the Dudley manufacturing site. The role is based on-site
* Monday to Friday.
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