To develop a new portfolio of composite products in support of a growing customer demand for innovative, technically advanced components. We are looking for someone who brings a high degree of technical understanding, therefore, an engineering degree is essential, as is demonstrable industrial experience (ideally Technology, Aerospace, Automotive or Motorsport) and team leading experience. This is a great opportunity to work for an established company in a role offering great variation and further career development.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership on assigned projects to ensure financial and contractual execution through established company procedures
- Deliver professional, high quality results to customers (internal and external)
- Support project proposal development including scope definition, configuration, implementation, tracking and control of projects
- Estimate budgets and be accountable for tracking costs of projects and for meeting project budget targets
- Work with the Business Unit Director to lead the engineering plan and gain formal acceptance
- Lead project teams including coaching and technical direction to meet project deliverables
- Work closely with other disciplines including Supply Chain & Manufacturing
- Provide regular updates to project stakeholders
- Take responsibility for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of process effectiveness and efficiency within the team.
Personal Characteristics/Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience
- High degree of technical understanding
- Proven experience in technical project management or project leadership positions
- Proven ability to achieve business’ targets
- Able to interface effectively at all levels of the organisation and customers
- Resilient & persistent under all circumstances
- Commercially astute
- Must have aptitude for learning new technology, techniques, methods and principles
- Practical knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Display confidence in a fast-paced work environment
- Display energy, passion & enthusiasm to drive change
- Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to drive projects to completion
- Catia or Solidworks experience highly desiriable