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Head of EngineeringCRAWLEY – WEST SUSSEX – PERMANENTClient will consider a candidate from Automotive Industry with relevant transferable skillsJob Overview:Innovation is at the core of everything our Client do. Renowned for setting new standards within the industry, they are now seeking an inspirational Engineering Lead to drive forward their tradition of breakthrough improvements and uncompromising quality. Their customers expect excellence, and they remain committed to continuously raising the bar through creativity, technical expertise, and visionary leadership.The Head of Engineering role is a hands-on role which combines technical knowledge and skills with leadership responsibilities. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the engineering and design team, coordinating various projects across multiple stakeholders to ensure that our Client produces exquisite products. To instil and improve the required disciplines and processes, to increase departmental efficiency in pursuit of excellence. As an integral part of the Operations Team the Head of Engineering ensures that the Engineering team converts Marketing's advanced concepts to physical end product. The Lead also ensures the necessary design and engineering governance and were applicable product certification is obtained and maintained.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage the Engineering Design team to ensure critical new product developments are delivered within timeframes. This involves collaborating with all other departments and stakeholders.Ensure key engineering design principles are followed including designing for functionality, cost, quality, compliance, durability, and manufacturability.Work with the marketing concept design team to efficiently progress their new and special product designs to develop processes and ultimately product. (Aesthetic design is the responsibility of Marketing)Champion Industry first inventions and deliver critical projects required for future business success.Improve and maintain product hierarchy and taxonomy on the ERP and VaultMaintain the new, current and end of life product information database including oversee the structure, creation, and maintenance of BOM’s & BOP’sEnsure the completeness of all design packages including drawings, diagrams, instructions (manufacturing, assembly, fitting) and maintenance.Improve DFQ and DFM principles underpinning zero defect ambitions.Lead ongoing research into best materials, processes and equipment to produce productsAs part of DFM support initial manufacturing and assembly processes to ensure successful production of products including their quality, functionality, cost-effectiveness and process efficiencyProvide technical support to the organisation, suppliers and customers as may be requiredDeliver engineering outcomes as part of the engineering team by use of CAD and CAE technologies to produce drawings and diagrams of initial product concepts and ideasEnsure regulatory product compliance were applicable, lead compliance projects, stay abreast changes in regulation and advise the business of changes.Systematically value engineering existing products to reduce variation, reduce costs or improve performance.Skills & Attributes:Product and Process Design Engineering or related qualificationMin 5 years’ experience in a related Engineering / Manufacturing industry leading a team of multidisciplined designers and engineersProject management principles, managing the development of products and processes from inception through to the effective production thereofAdvanced use of related CAD software and associated software including ERP product management applications. AutoCAD Inventor and Fusion preferred.Ironmongery or metal processing knowledge advantageousStrong pragmatic problem-solving skillsProficiency with prototype software, 3D printingLeadership skillsCreative and innovativeCustomer centric, understands VOC and the conversion of that into CTQ for product and processExcellent problem-solving mindsetProject management, prioritised and organised plans that deliver results on timePossess a strong work ethic and has a desire for high-quality results. Can do attitude!Rigorous attention to detail & highly organised individualDeep understanding of engineering techniques and manufacturing processes to convert to designs to physical productStrong communicator with a desire for innovation and transformationTeam player and cultural fit, collaboratorConfident face to face with suppliers and customersHours 07:30-16:30 Monday to FridayPlease note: To be considered for this role, you must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship