Fixfast Aylesford, England, United Kingdom
Head of Engineering Projects
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new role within our Engineering team. Reporting to the Engineering Director, the Head of Engineering Projects will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of engineering projects to help Fixfast achieve their commercial and strategic goals.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in a senior engineering leadership position, strong technical expertise in the fastener manufacturing industry, and exceptional project management and organisational skills. They will lead and manage the engineering projects team to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
Key responsibilities:
* Oversee end-to-end project engineering, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
* Independently resolve 95% of project challenges, escalating only critical issues that require higher-level intervention.
* Implement best practices for project planning, execution, and monitoring to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
Team Coordination & Technical Excellence:
* Lead and develop a high-performing project engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
* Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with design, safety, and quality standards across all project phases.
* Promote knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration to enhance technical capabilities and project outcomes.
Strategic Planning & Risk Management:
* Develop robust project plans, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
* Align engineering efforts with broader business objectives and client expectations to ensure strategic success.
* Optimise resource allocation and project workflows to enhance operational efficiency and project profitability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
* Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless coordination across engineering, commercial, and client teams.
* Provide technical leadership in project discussions, ensuring alignment between engineering deliverables and business goals.
* Represent the company in industry forums, technical committees, and client engagements as required.
Process Improvement & Innovation:
* Continuously refine engineering processes, integrating innovative technologies and methodologies to enhance project performance.
* Drive innovation in project execution, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of engineering excellence.
* Establish KPIs to measure project success and implement data-driven improvements.
Production Support & Maintenance:
* Provide technical support for production, ensuring both reactive and initiative-taking maintenance strategies are effectively implemented.
* Assist in troubleshooting and optimising cold heading production cells, improving efficiency, and minimising downtime.
* Lead training initiatives for production teams to enhance technical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
Fixfast, a proud family-run business, is marking its 50th anniversary with a continued commitment to innovation, excellence and market-leading technology. Recently relocated to modern premises in Aylesford, we are well-positioned to support our ongoing growth and ambitious future objectives. Joining the Fixfast team comes with numerous benefits, including complimentary food provisions, a company-wide bonus scheme, a robust pension plan, private healthcare, a cycle-to-work scheme, and the privilege of working in a caring and supportive environment.
Location: Aylesford, Kent
Working hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
To apply, please submit your CV and Supporting Statement
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Turned Products and Fastener Manufacturing
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