Who we are Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is a leading global supplier of polymer-based critical sealing solutions and components for general industry, automotive, and aerospace. We are one of three Business Areas within the Trelleborg Group and have about 6,000 employees worldwide. Reporting to the Product Engineering Manager, the Product Engineering Team Leader will be accountable for the support and development of the Product Engineers (up to 10 engineers) and their tactical output in line with agreed KPIs and working practices, as well as the maintenance and development of the Product Engineering tools and working practices. You and your team will also support the research and development of incremental and new technologies to meet the future needs of our key markets. This is a working Team Leader role, and as such, the successful candidate will need to be able to balance the group's leadership and be a contributing team member within it. Engineering: To respond to engineering enquiries within established design guidelines and agreed timescales. To produce and revise manufacturing print sets to accepted standards and within agreed timescales. Support and implement new product/process development opportunities per the business plan. To maintain project databases and report effectively on project status and outcome. To organise presentations relating to product capabilities, programs, and outcomes for internal and external customers. To assist in the preparation of presentations and literature for technical training and departmental support To visit other Trelleborg entities and customers as required to support technical training, enquiries and product application. Leadership: To manage, motivate and lead a team of Product Engineers People leadership administrative tasks, including appraisals, attendance planning, 1:2:1 coaching meetings, etc. Support and develop the product engineering talent within TSS Maintain a professional office and IT environment with active 5S Understand, optimise and continually seek to improve the product engineering function. The ideal candidate As a working team leader, the successful candidate will be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject. The successful candidate will have experience working within engineering teams and as part of cross-functional project teams. IT proficient in CAD and Microsoft Office. Technically competent in mechanical engineering and able to balance design for function with design for manufacturing, quality and cost. Great communicator – from articulating a vision, presenting a plan, describing the benefits of a solution, giving and receiving feedback, to daily checking in with team members. Time and workload management Ability to delegate and empower others Practical skills will be necessary. Ability to see beyond what is to what could be and to achieve that with the team Creative problem solver Determined and resourceful Proactive attitude Attention to detail This position is based on-site at Bridgwater, with some flexible home working, overseas travel will be required. Trelleborg must ensure that anyone we’re looking to employ is legally allowed to work in the UK before their employment begins. You must provide the right documents showing you can work in the UK, which will be checked when you have an assessment or interview. What do we offer? At Trelleborg, all employees can accelerate customer performance with environmentally positive solutions, grow and improve themselves and the communities they serve, and enjoy a career path passionate about growth. Trelleborg is an equal-opportunity employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please get in touch with us to request accommodation. Application Process The closing date for applications is 08/11/2024 Don’t delay, apply today At Trelleborg, our people are shapingindustryfromtheinside