Engineering Manager - Solihull, United Kingdom - Jonathan Lee Recruitment

Jonathan Lee Recruitment

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Solihull, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Engineering Manager

Solihull

Permanent

Attractive salary + benefits

Working for a world class manufacturer of niche vehicles the
Engineering Manager will be leading a team either within current vehicle development or new vehicle innovation, charged with ensuring evolution of current and future vehicle platformsand their functionality to meet the advancements in technology, and legislative requirements to ensure they stay at the forefront of its industry to meet ongoing global demands.

Well placed to face the future with confidence, they will remain focused on developing its products, processes and people.

They are passionate about product innovation, ensuring their products and infrastructure are developed to support a sustainable environmentby staying on the cutting edge with new technology.

What you will Receive:

Attractive salary plus excellent benefits of Enhanced Pension, Bupa, Share options, Holiday bonus and Profit bonus, Life Assurance, 25 days holiday.

Ownership, valued input and excellent career prospects.

The opportunity to join a long-standing forward-thinking manufacturer at an exceptionally exciting time for the business as they invest and develop new markets.

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of design engineers to deliver concurrent product upgrades and/or new concept designs

Continuous development of company engineering standards and execution

Design verification for associated engineering change release within agreed timescales

Responsibility for improving BOM accuracy and configuration management

Develop and lead design for manufacture roadmap and execution

Champion VA-VE (Value Analysis - Value Engineering) improvements and build into DNA of team

Support service and aftermarket with timely resolution of concerns and warranty issues

Champion commodity standardisation roadmap and execution

Champion cross functional cost reduction initiatives

What you will need for this role:
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree desired.
Track record as an Engineering Manager / Lead Engineer / Leadership position.

Previous OEM, Off-Highway, Automotive or Product Development experience preferred

Previous launch experience within hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, controls systems and/or EV technology.

Experience with regulatory requirements preferred.

Demonstrable experience of managing similar development programmes, including pro-actively managing external supplier resource.

Ideally has also worked in a Small, Medium Enterprise (SME) and is able to demonstrate the ability to 'roll their sleeves up' and personally get things done as part of a small team.

Personal Attributes:

Integrity is paramount being able to manage and lead teams within a product development environment.

Exposure of leading product launch activities from concept through each of the development phases and on to launch into production.

For more information please contact Gemma Skidmore today.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.