Role Summary
Grayson is a growing organisation positioned in the Low Carbon / Zero emission vehicle sector. We are developing an exciting range of Thermal Management products and require a forward thinking, experienced Engineering Director to lead the team, manage the product development program and develop the long-term strategy. Based from our Birmingham location you will lead a team of 30+ members, coordinating all Engineering activity to meet the strategic 3-7 plan. Deliver Engineering / Technical excellence which meets and exceeds the market expectation. Deliver total reliability in the GTS product range through design, testing and validation.
Key areas of responsibility
* Product / Customer Engineering, offering standard product range with pre-agreed acceptable design changes
* Product Design Standards, updating with lessons learned and best practice design
* Test & Development Department, ensuring all products are fully validated publishing capability and key installation requirements
* Installation Approval process in parallel with Test & Development
* Supporting Prototype Build and End of Line Test & Approval
* FAI approval process & documentation
* Engineering standards & Processes
* Project review process to include Technical requirements, On Time Delivery and Budget adherence
* Management of Waste Identification Process with focus on Preventive measures
Technical
* R&D Product Engineering, developing the thermal management products and systems of the future
* Development of product weight, performance and overall efficiency
* Electrical / Electronic understanding and platform development of class leading controls and field reporting
* Manufacturing Engineering taking a product from concept and CAD models to Production released products, allowing build and construction in the most efficient manner
* FEA analysis of structures and complete systems
* CFD department capability for analysing flow, performance and system integration
* Build system protection, Mechanical and Electrical into all new designs undertaken
Strategy
* Creation of technology road map for long term future development
* Training & Personal development of Engineering team
* Operating platform for efficiently managing Engineering process
* Product development should reflect both Total Cost of Ownership and Life Cycle costs and recyclability
* Develop 3 year rolling Engineering Departmental budget Product reliability which meets customer expectation
Health & Safety
* Ensure the Department works in a manner conducive to safety and with minimised risk to yourself and others.
* Create a culture of safe working at all times
* Ensure product design incorporates required safety vehicles for operators and technicians
Quality
* Ensure quality is built into our product and process from the start of design through to production release
* Support all product reliability and process reliability issues
Key Skills
Full understanding of vehicle design, and sub system integration
Wide technical understanding of Engineering principles relevant to our current and future product development program
Open minded and prepared to push the boundaries to new levels, taking on board market requirements, fiscal challenges and the necessity for class leading products
Electrical / Electronic background, or minimum capability to manage the electronics team across Hardware, Software and General system controls
Understanding of thermal management, and multiple system integration.
FEA analysis
Able to work in a fast pace environment, in multiple disciplines showing leadership and direction
CAN J1939 knowledge and understanding
Experience/Knowledge
Demonstrate experience running an Engineering department with a wide range of activity, including Mechanical, Electrical and Design activity
Degree to minimum 2:1 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum ILM Level 5 or equivalent
IOSH or NEBOSH qualified (Desired, training courses available
CAN J1939 knowledge and understanding
Competencies
Team player who can relate well at all levels within the business and with Customers and Suppliers
A calm persona, allowing focus on solution to problems which occur, and problem resolution