Engineering Manager

TLD is a French company (an Alvest group company) operating in an international environment, a leader in the design, assembly, distribution and after-sales service of airport assistance equipment (ESM). Our products are used in airports around the world.

We develop innovative products (autonomous, hybrid, electric and sustainable vehicles) and contribute to the reduction of the environmental footprint of the aviation industry.

In order to meet and actively participate in environmental challenges, TLD is committed: We are a member of the 'Solar Impulse' foundation and the United Nations 'Global Compact' initiative which aims to promote Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Présentation Du Poste
An exciting "growth" opportunity for a well-versed and operationally aligned and astute Engineering Manager to make a true impact in the Ground Support Market.

You will be charged with developing and nurturing a group of outstanding Engineers to deliver power conversion solutions across the Globe through the Alvest and TLD Network whilst supporting the transition of Powervamp Limited to support challenging growth plan.

Poised for growth with an array of novel products offering true value to our customers, this role offers a unique advantage to join a well-unified STEERING COMMITTEE and to become a leader with breadth and impact across, not only TLD PV, but the very successful Group Alvest.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Overarching control of the Engineering team including New Product Introductions, In Service Engineering support, and Production support during Engineering Changes.
• Budgetary responsibility for all Group CAPEX and Recharge projects including vigorous management of the "gated" NPI process whilst ensuring all requirements are met/ captured through deep stakeholder engagement.
• Engineering structural changes and transition to develop a High Performing Team, operationally aligned, whilst offsetting key skill risks.
• As a STEERCO member, to support the Management Team and COO by offsetting all known Engineering risk whilst supporting the business mandate.
• Collaborate with other business units around the world for joint developments or product improvements.
• Design for Manufacture and for Service with a key focus on improving product reliability through targeted Service Bulletin campaigns and Engineering designs.
• Assist with product cost reduction programmes.
• Occasional travel to other business units around the world (Europe, China, America, Canada and India)

Competencies
Profil recherché:

• Leadership – We believe that Management must be demanding, positive and nurturing, while caring about the development and training of our employees.
• Motivation – We value employee's empowerment, which calls on their sense of responsibility.
• Communication – We value a hands-on attitude throughout our organisation. We believe in doing things, and selectively getting into details, as part of the management mission and a sign of its deep involvement.
• We value innovation, creativity and believe in the virtues of thinking "out of the box".

Skills And Abilities

• Minimum 5 years Engineering Design experience, ideally electronic / electrical biased with some mechanical experience.
• Good written and oral English.
• Excellent decision making and methodical problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire, coach and lead a Team.
• Attention to detail and well-organized.
• Computer literate and good working experience with Word Processing and Spreadsheet software (MS Office etc.).
• Available for occasional travel.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Prior experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Infor LN is desirable.

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in a relevant Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering subject.

What's On Offer

• 25 Days Holiday plus Statutory Holidays
• Bonus Scheme
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Private health cover