To develop a new portfolio of composite products or metal products in support of a growing customer demand for innovative, technically advanced components. We are looking for someone who brings a high degree of technical understanding, therefore, an engineering degree is essential, as is demonstrable industrial experience (ideally Technology, Aerospace, Automotive or Motorsport) and team leading experience. This is a great opportunity to work for an established company in a role offering great variation and further career development.
Responsibilities
* Provide leadership on assigned projects to ensure financial and contractual execution through established company procedures
* Deliver professional, high quality results to customers (internal and external)
* Support project proposal development including scope definition, configuration, implementation, tracking and control of projects
* Estimate budgets and be accountable for tracking costs of projects and for meeting project budget targets
* Work with the Business Unit Director to lead the engineering plan and gain formal acceptance
* Lead project teams including coaching and technical direction to meet project deliverables
* Work closely with other disciplines including Supply Chain & Manufacturing
* Provide regular updates to project stakeholders
* Take responsibility for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of process effectiveness and efficiency within the team
Personal Characteristics/Qualifications
* Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience
* High degree of technical understanding
* Proven experience in technical project management or project leadership positions
* Proven ability to achieve business' targets
* Able to interface effectively at all levels of the organisation and customers
* Resilient & persistent under all circumstances
* Commercially astute
* Must have aptitude for learning new technology, techniques, methods and principles
* Practical knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI)
* Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Display confidence in a fast-paced work environment
* Display energy, passion & enthusiasm to drive change
* Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to drive projects to completion
* CAD SolidWorks (preferable) and/or Catia experience solid model, assembly and manufacturing drawing creation.