Engineering Director

1 week ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Novo Executive Search Full time
Overview

Our client is the UK Division of a global leader in the manufacture of high-precision machine components and complex assemblies. While serving many industries, the business's primary focus is supplying mission-critical components for its aerospace customers. They supply precision machine parts and gear technology solutions to the aerospace and defence sectors. Their continual investment in new cutting-edge technology and technical training allows them to support complete supply chain solutions on time.

Location

The role will be hybrid working and will be based at their new head office, a purpose-built factory with a further seven satellite facilities in proximity. Each facility offers cellular manufacturing and QA support.

Manufacturing Capabilities

Their comprehensive machine capability enables core parts to be manufactured complete with maximum efficiency in dedicated areas adopting lean manufacturing principles. Manufacturing is primarily small to medium batch work.

Engineering Director – Roles & Responsibilities

The role is part of the leadership level of the business and reports to the Managing Director.

Main Purpose of Job

The Engineering Director will have both strategic, technical and operational responsibilities, including providing expert engineering guidance in the Company, managing engineering projects and being involved with developing new products/methods for the Company.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide expert engineering guidance within the Company in areas such as manufacturing and inspection.
  2. Oversee the production life cycle from drawings receipt to part delivery, in accordance with relevant specifications.
  3. Implement effective and efficient production processes for the Company.
  4. Define the strategic direction of the Company.
Skills and Qualifications/Experience

Qualified or an equivalent level of competence. At least 10 years commercial and technical experience in an engineering environment that provides products for the Aerospace Industry. Business knowledge of the industry and the company, understanding how the market and competitors perform to help create a better business strategy. High level of commercial and strategic awareness with understanding of financial management and analytical skills.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting executive opportunity to join a fast growth, ambitious market-leading business with a strong reputation and exciting future. The successful candidate will lead the Engineering Team and be a key member of the leadership team. This is a particularly exciting time for our client as it continues to build on its success and further develops its market expansion. The successful candidate will enjoy a stimulating, rewarding and high-profile career within a genuinely exciting business, surrounded by a motivated and highly professional team. There is genuine potential for career progression, based on ability.

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