Engineering Manager

Head of Engineering - International (Based in Leicester, UK)
Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring is the industry leading technology and service company offering law enforcement and government agencies the widest variety of cutting-edge monitoring solutions. Operating in over 35 countries, we leverage an international network of expertise and resources in order to deliver a unique solution.
With nearly 30 years of industry experience in providing innovative technology solutions and first-class service, our latest electronic monitoring technologies provide solutions that aim to ensure the safety of our communities, provide an alternative to incarceration, reduce prison, overcrowding, lower recidivism and improve reintegration.
This includes many of the world's largest electronic monitoring programs.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team here at Allied Universal, in the role of Engineering Manager. If you are an experienced Engineering Manager who enjoys a varied workload in a fast-paced environment this role could be for you.
The successful candidate will have responsibility and accountability for the Engineering function across our International Business, with team members based in and outside of the UK. The role will include people, project and budgetary management. Working for the Director of Operations - International, the Engineering function is core to what we do and our product development and delivery.
Overall responsibility for Engineering activities across the business.
Create and implement best practice, defining the engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business and product performance
Develop a strong understanding of customer requirements evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities
Initiate and develop creative and innovative engineering processes
Providing technical support to the business development and onsite engineering teams maintaining a strong link with R&D and Operational functions
Effectively manage and support our Contract Manufacturers, ensuring timely and effective responses and resolutions to any manufacturing/quality issues in conjunction with the relevant Quality Lead.
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of build design, from contract award to handover. Develop planning and prioritise processes to ensure that multi-disciplinary resource is well aligned to maximise delivery of projects
Ensure any new equipment or engineering activity is supported with appropriate qualification documentation and that this is appropriately stored. Coordinate with manufacturing to ensure manufacturability of product while maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards and achieving cost targets in a timely fashion
Operate a process for safe selection of external contractors. Ensure that Environmental, Health and Safety, engineering and quality standards and procedures are adhered to
Effective co-ordination and management of multiple simultaneous projects
Set department objectives and monitor ongoing progress and performance
Provide leadership, coordination and coaching to the team, ensuring they are trained enabling them to achieve the operational and financial metrics within their areas of responsibility and succeed in their roles
Knowledge of product costing / Financial awareness.
Planning and execution, ability to bring tasks to satisfactory conclusion.
Educated to degree level (preferably Masters) in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent NVQ Level 7 qualification.
Proven project management and supplier experience
Knowledge and technical understanding of engineering processes and design techniques
Experience of leading an engineering function with a proven track record in strategic engineering leadership delivering effective engineering strategies, policies, processes and systems
Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring is part of the G4S Group of companies in the UK and as such applicants will be re-directed to the G4S recruitment platform to apply.