Head of Engineering

Job DescriptionHead 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.Were 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 youll have department responsibility (5 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.Youll 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.Package80000 - 95000Bonus 5-10%25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension schemeHybridRoleTo 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 budget5 direct reports 14 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 FarehamRequirementsSenior 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 with customers & applications in Defence however Automation Transport Healthcare Energy & Communications will be of interestWilling to be office based 3 days a week in FarehamRequired Experience:Director Key Skills Marketing & Promotions,Attorney At Law,Jni,Airlines,Art Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 70000 - 95000