Head Of Engineering

Head of Engineering / Engineering Director / Technical Director required to join an award winning manufacturer of electromechanical products, used in critical applications & harsh environments based in Fareham. We're looking for a Head of Engineering / Engineering Director / Technical Director / NPI Director to lead the technical services department including mechanical design, bid & product management team, electronics lead and COTS.This is a Senior management position where you'll have department responsibility (6 - 8 direct reports), engineering management & design authority, project management (oversee multiple concurrent projects), bid management, process management and general engineering leadership within a design & manufacturing environment. Experience in a senior leadership position, including Head of Engineering / Engineering Director / Technical Director / NPI Director / Technical Manager within manufacturing is essential. Proven experience managing multidisciplined engineering teams, including mechanical, electromechanical / mechatronic or embedded electronics is essential. You'll be working within a design and NPI environment, working with challenging applications & projects with some of the biggest names within Defence, Automation, Transport, Healthcare, Energy & Communications. Package£80,000 - £85,000Bonus - 5-10%25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension scheme RoleTo manage the technical services departments including mechanical design, bid & product management, electronics lead and COTS teamsMultidisciplined applications, mechanical, electrical, electronics and software within Defence, Automation, Transport, Healthcare, Energy & CommunicationsLiaise with customers to improve understanding of current and future technology requirementsParticipation in the setting of department budget and managing to budget6 - 8 direct reports, up to 20 total in departmentRegular review and management of the Skills MatrixRecruitment, training, and performance managementProvide expertise for electromechanical applicationsManagement and technical oversight multi-disciplinary projectsCompliance & certification as required to international standards e.g. CE, FCC, 60945, DNV-2.4, MIL-STD-810, etcOversee feasibility analysis, project scoping, resource planning and cost estimatingInvolvement in key design reviews of developments activitiesManagement and sign-off of contractual and technical change controlDesign authority for solutions and products from inception to completionInvolvement in NPI and new product developmentProduct lifecycle managementContinuous improvement across all areasHybrid working, 3 days a week in the office in Fareham RequirementsSenior engineering leadership experience - such as Head of Engineering, Technical Manager, Engineering Director, Technical Director, Head of Engineering, NPI Director, Product Development Director, Head of Product Development, Technical Services Manager, Head of Technical Servicesor similarProven experience managing multidisciplined engineering teams, including mechanical, electromechanical / mechatronic, electrical or knowledge of embedded electronics is essential. Engineering qualification, preferably Degree, however HND, or similar will be consideredIdeally experience working within in Defence, Marine, Automation, Transport, Healthcare, Energy & Communications will be of interestWilling to be office based 3 days a week in Fareham
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