Senior Engineering Manager

4 days ago


Skelmersdale, United Kingdom Alexander Dennis Limited Full time

Senior Engineering Manager – Computer Aided Analysis

Location: Any UK

Come join Alexander Dennis on our mission to save the planet. We are transforming public transport globally by designing, manufacturing, and servicing greener, more eco-friendly, buses and coaches.

Our people are our biggest asset, making us the hugely successful company we are. We are transforming how we work, offering team members more flexibility around how they live and work.

We’re in the middle of the biggest new product development agenda in our history and you will play a pivotal role in the success of this through the delivery of cost reduction and value analysis and value engineering projects.

What does that mean for you?

Generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve. A half day on a Friday. Yes, every Friday. Giving you more time at the weekend to do the things you love with the people you love. A 37-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance. Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure. Pension scheme to help you save for the future. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life. Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and regular meditation sessions as your health and wellbeing is important to us.

Interested and want to find out more? Check out our YouTube channel or LinkedIn

Your dream role:
Are you ready to lead the charge in advanced analysis and predictive modelling for a renowned bus and coach industry leader? Alexander Dennis is seeking a dynamic Senior Engineering Manager to spearhead these critical functions across our diverse range of products. In this role, you will lead a team of high-performing engineers, continuously improving our closed-loop analysis processes, and driving innovation in advanced analysis and predictive modelling tools and techniques. Your expertise will ensure the integrity and reliability of vehicle structures and materials, making a tangible impact on the future of transportation. Join us and be a key player in our Engineering Product Development (EPD) process.

Main responsibilities:

Leadership of all Design Analysis across our global products, in line with specification and according to QCD targets. Management of the CAA team Develop and advise Head of Department on best value analysis tools and methods to be applied to AD Products. Including looking at opportunities outside FEA Day to day staff management Identify and implement both internal and external staff training needs Conduct staff reviews / appraisals Regular travel ADL sites is essential Conduct recruitment interviews Implementation of CAA process and ensuring adherence across team. Continues development of and control of the AD approved materials database Work within CAA strategy in support of wider business goals Analysis team Project Planning and resource allocations to meet business demand (including outsourcing if needed) Managing software suppliers – ensuring Q+C Any other duties as requested by the Chief Engineer: WVV

What you will bring:

Degree or equivalent experience in relevant discipline. Minimum 3 years in a management/leadership role. High level of technical competence Proven Experience of Design Analysis process including FEA and Modal Analysis within Automotive sector (Bus/Coach/Truck preferable) High level of computer literacy and use of specialist software tools Excellent communication skills Consider yourself a Leader of an effective team and understand that the motivation of that team is important. Ensure that the knowledge and information generated within your team is communicated across and up and down the AD team Develop strong working links across the Engineering community to ensure the CAA team influences all AD Product Design and Development Mitigate risks and identify opportunities for improvements in tools and processes Lead the development of associated CAA Processes and Procedures. Ensure that issues you contribute to are completely resolved and actions in place to incorporate any lessons learned to a communication forum (team brief, working groups or by note to superiors) Excellent people management and development skills
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