Description
Primary responsibility is the functional and organisational leadership and management for the Terex Washing Systems Engineering team. This includes control and allocation of the team resource according to the priorities and projects assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage all aspects of the Engineering Department including but not limited to scheduling, cost reductions through redesign and product upgrades, provide leadership to team members, employee development, work closely with manufacturing and sales to resolve design issues, support continuous improvement activities, responsible for CAD system.
2. Manage all New Product Development projects from concept to conclusion, liaising closely with the NPPD program manager and all associated departments. Ensure Engineering project plans are adhered to and all targets and goals achieved within the appropriate project timeline and target budgets
3. Working closely with multiple internal TWS Departments, manage multiple projects concurrently to ensure all projects are on time and on budget. Develop metrics to track departmental productivity and efficiency. Develop metrics to track "right first time" percentages and develop processes and procedures to improve "right first time" percentages.
4. Establish procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety in product design. Evaluate and develop improved techniques for the control of product designs, quality, reliability and safety.
5. Supervise subordinate personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.
6. Provide technical and engineering support to internal customers regarding technical information and engineering problems.
7. Maintain project records of completed projects, store standards, catalogues, and design guides for future reference.
8. Identify priorities for quality improvements, establishment of metrics, lead the development of required standards and assistance in determining best practice for the company.
9. Enforce all company policies and all local, state and governmental laws and regulations impacting the company.
10. Performs duties and responsibilities as required.
Experience Level & Required Qualifications:
11. Engineering degree or equivalent
12. 5 years’ experience in design engineering
13. Experience Leading and Developing a team
14. Design experience (3D CAD), preferably Pro –E
15. Experience in working with external and internal customers at all levels of an organization
16. Experience with Aggregate and/or Mineral Washing equipment a distinct advantage
17. Familiarity with managing budgets
18. Advanced technical expertise
Skills:
19. Planning and priority setting capability.
20. Organised and flexible to changing business priorities.
21. Excellent communication, presentation and relationship skills.
22. Research techniques.
23. Problem Solving & Delivering Results.
24. Ability to work well with people from many different cultures and disciplines over geographically dispersed locations.
25. Willingness to take ownership of issues, ensure all interested parties are kept informed of progress and deliver solutions.
26. Ability to influence at all levels.
27. Self-motivated and high energy.
28. Negotiation skills.
29. Action Orientated.
30. Highest level of integrity, honesty and trust.
31. Excellent listening skills.
32. Tenacity and perseverance.
Travel:
33. The role will entail periodic overseas travel
You must also be able to demonstrate that you are a customer-focused individual with the energy, drive and commitment to make it happen.
All applicants must demonstrate through their application form, how they meet the criteria for the position applied for.
To apply for this role and view all available positions within Terex, please visit our careers page.
We reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short listing stage, if required.