Engineering Director in Lincoln

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business that designs, manufactures, and tests industrial turbochargers supplied into the Power Generation, Marine and Rail Traction industries. Part of the Wabtec Corporation, Napier Turbochargers is part of a worldwide organisation that provides excellent career opportunities both within the UK and around the globe.

Napier Turbochargers, a Wabtec Corporation business unit, is seeking a visionary Engineering Director to lead innovation, product development, and engineering excellence. You’ll oversee the full lifecycle of turbocharger systems—from design and testing to production and in-service support—ensuring alignment with business strategy and customer needs.

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team covering Design, Analysis Applications and Test.
• Define and execute the engineering strategy for industrial turbocharger products.
• Oversee design, development, and validation of turbocharging systems for industrial applications (e.g., marine, power generation, heavy-duty vehicles).
• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, and Operations to align engineering output with market needs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality systems (ISO, IACS, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, performance optimization AND technical innovation initiatives.
• Manage budgets, resource planning, and project timelines.
• Represent engineering in customer meetings, technical reviews, and industry forums.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in turbocharger / high speed rotating equipment design, development, or manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience in an engineering management or director-level role.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and rotating machinery.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAE tools (e.g., ANSYS, SolidWorks, GT-Power).
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.

Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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