Engineering Director

A sector leading, innovative manufacturer of complex metal solutions to the aerospace, defence and energy sectors has a new vacancy for a Group Engineering Director. You will play pivotal role to ensure Engineering delivery capability and developing new products for the company portfolio to support the continued expansion of the group. Applicants are sought who have a Mechanical Engineering background gained within a complex manufacturing environment and a proven track record of new product development. Key Responsibilities: Identify opportunities for new product development which will complement current business portfolio for new and current markets. Lead research & development projects and strategic Roadmaps. Coach, develop and mentor team with a focus on upskilling and succession planning. Develop company systems & procedures to ensure effective use of engineering resources. Drive a continuous improvement ethos in the engineering team and company wide. Develop long term relationships with key customers. Keep up to date with new technologies and emerging markets. Work with key stakeholders in Commercial to support product development. Ensure projects and completed on time, on budget and strive to exceed customer expectations. Support the new Bids & Proposal team. The Person: Previous experience of leading a large engineering team. A good understanding of the aerospace and/or defence sectors. Degree in Mechanical Engineering and professional membership preferred. Proven track record of developing new products. An entrepreneurial approach for developing new systems, processes and products. A hands-on approach with strong influence and mentoring skills