About Us
Hewland is a leading company in the automotive and motorsport industries, specialising in the design and manufacture of high-performance transmission systems. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Director to lead our engineering design office and manufacturing engineering team.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
* Experience: 8-10 years of experience in production or mechanical engineering roles, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management capacity.
* Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of automotive, motorsport, or aerospace engineering principles, particularly relating to high-performance transmission systems.
* Manufacturing Knowledge: Deep understanding of low-volume, high-precision manufacturing, especially in relation to machining processes like CNC, milling, turning, and ideally gear manufacture.
* Leadership: Ability to lead, inspire, and develop a technical team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
* Project Management: Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple, complex engineering projects.
* Innovation: An ability to encourage creative problem-solving and new approaches to design and production challenges.
* Attention to Detail: Ensuring precision and quality in both design and production outputs.