Head of Engineering

4 days ago


Telford, Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom Owen Daniels Full time

Job Title: Head of Engineering

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Head of Engineering to join our team at Owen Daniels. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the execution and successful delivery of secured business with major growth plans over the coming years.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategy & Development:
    • Overall responsibility for engineering activities across the business
    • Create and implement best practice engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance
    • Ensure that engineering strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets and which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market
    • Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities
    • Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process
  • General & Task Management:
    • Providing technical support to the business development, estimating and onsite engineering teams
    • Responsible for overseeing all aspects of build design, from contract award to handover
    • Lead the preparation of technical and contract documentation for issue and analysis of returned tenders
    • Assisting projects with value engineering and financial control of contracts during construction stage
    • 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. Ensure up to date drawings are maintained appropriately
    • Work with Marketing department on product development, market opportunities and trends
  • People Management:
    • Provide leadership to departments under control and coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions
    • Set department objectives and monitor ongoing progress and performance
    • Ensure strong communication between teams under leadership to facilitate exchange of information and in order to implement change and improvements

Requirements:

  • Essential Qualifications / Experience / Skills:
    • Educated to degree level (preferably Masters) in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent NVQ Level 7 qualification
    • Demonstrable experience of leading an engineering function with a proven track record in strategic engineering leadership delivering effective engineering strategies, policies, processes and systems
    • Knowledge and technical understanding of automotive processes, components and design techniques
    • Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements
    • Proven project management and supplier experience
    • Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level
    • Track record of successfully managing multiple large-scale projects
  • Desirable Qualifications / Experience / Skills:
    • Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related Professional Body
    • Project Management qualification e.g. PRINCE2


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