We are representing a local based Engineering Company, who need to appoint a strong Engineering Leader to drive an ambitious team forward successfully. Our client works predominately in the rail sector, having secure clients who are long and established. The requirement of this role is to look after and oversee the design team. Day to day we are looking for the successful candidate to perform the following tasks:
1. Manage the engineering design team.
2. Develop design solutions for mechanical projects, from feasibility through to production.
3. Prepare detailed drawings and cost materials, maintain technical files and documents.
4. Analyse structures and mechanisms.
5. Calculate costs.
6. Ensure all designs comply with current legislation and company standards.
7. Liaise with customers and suppliers.
8. Meet with project managers to ensure projects are delivered to technical requirements and meet required timescales.
9. Produce O&M manuals.
10. Occasionally conduct site surveys.
11. Carry out FATS and SATS.
12. Liaise with production and provide required technical support.
13. Manage external electrical/software design companies.
14. Write technical specifications for customers.
15. Regularly meet with the sales team, providing involvement and help with quoting.
A key requirement is to possess strong leadership skills to guide the design team and ensure projects and workflows are delivered on time and meet efficiencies.
The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical design background within engineering, ideally within the rail industry. The successful candidate must be calm, approachable, and pragmatic. They should possess strong listening skills and the ability to work quickly to deliver projects on time.
They must be able to explain designs and the scope of work to customers in a professional and focused manner. Strong communication skills are essential.
Ideally, the successful candidate will possess a mechanical degree with an engineering bias.
This opportunity includes the potential for the successful candidate to become a board member and secure directorship within a specific period of time.
The role is full-time, based within the design office 5 days per week.
Please contact, or ideally email your CV in the first instance, where a member of our team will have a confidential chat to discuss your suitability further.
We are acting as a recruitment agency and fair recruitment will be adhered to at all times. We look forward to receiving your application.
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