Head of Product Development and Engineering

3 weeks ago

Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Tyman UK & Ireland Full time

About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Product Engineering to lead our engineering team in developing and driving a world-class product design and engineering capability. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering on new product development strategies, existing portfolio enhancement, and application support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver a best-in-class engineering and design capability supported by robust end-to-end processes, promoting ingenuity and integrity from concept to launch and throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to develop the core capability of the engineering team.
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement by driving lean manufacturing principles and CI methodologies, ensuring robust process control quality assurance systems are followed.
  • Oversee product design and development processes, ensuring designs meet customer demands, certification, and regulatory standards.
  • Represent the Engineering function in strategic planning and decision-making processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of design and manufacturing activity.
  • Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with the overall business objectives.
  • Lead engineering projects from concept, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and coordination with other departments to achieve project goals.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Industrial Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
  • A proven track record of successfully implementing a change management programme within an engineering function.
  • Proficient with the operation and capabilities of 3D Design packages and simulation.
  • Proven track record of implementing and exploiting integrity engineering techniques, including FEA and FMEA.
  • Proven coaching, mentoring, and training capability.
  • Significant experience of leading engineering teams within a product development environment, with a proven track record of project delivery.
  • Proven track record in both design engineering and process engineering.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Competencies:

Customer Focus: Collaborate closely with product management, customer success, and sales teams to understand customer pain points, needs, and feedback.

Drives Results: Align the engineering team's objectives with the company's overall strategy and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Collaboration: Ensure that engineering and product teams are in sync on product vision, roadmaps, and technical feasibility.

Communicates Effectively: Promote a culture of transparency within the engineering team where issues, progress, and challenges are shared freely.

About Tyman UK & Ireland:

Our purpose is to transform the security, comfort, and sustainability of living and working spaces through our expert touch. We are a leader in the design, development, manufacture, and supply of decorative and security hardware and smartware for residential doors and windows.

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

In our company, the health and safety of our employees are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment by adhering to the highest safety standards and regulations. Through comprehensive training, regular safety checks, and open communication, we ensure that every team member feels confident and protected while performing their duties. We continuously strive to minimise risks, promote well-being, and encourage a culture of safety across all levels of our organisation.

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