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 achieve 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 production support, 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.
ACS are recruiting for a Head of Engineering Projects. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Head of Engineering Projects, submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Head of Engineering Projects. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Head of Engineering Projects with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Head of Engineering Projects role you desire.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
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