The Role
* Lead, develop and mentor the Engineering team.
* Take ownership of new product introduction, ensuring critical project objectives are met.
* Drive a continuous improvement ethos in the engineering team and company-wide.
* Develop long term relationships with key customers to ensure products meet key requirements.
* Guide projects from concept through to delivery.
* Develop company systems & procedures to ensure effective use of engineering resources.
* Work with key stakeholders in the company to support product development.
* Oversee resource planning, hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
* Improve engineering processes, workflows, and technical documentation.
* Support the new Bids & Proposal team.
The Person
* Previous experience leading engineering or R&D team in a product development environment.
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
* A good understanding of the aerospace and/or defence sectors.
* Proven track record of developing new products.
* A hands‑on approach with strong influence and mentoring skills.
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