b Overview /b p As Engineering Director in Newport, you will lead the Central Engineering Group to support multiple global product divisions, shaping structure, capability, and operating models for growth. You will guide a multi-disciplinary engineering team, drive technical excellence, and build strong cross-border partnerships with business leaders. Your role couples strategic oversight with hands-on leadership to align engineering services with KLA’s worldwide priorities. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence how we scale capability across a global tech platform. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) /li li contributory pension scheme /li li global bonus plan /li li cash health plan /li li cycle to work scheme /li li share scheme/ rewards scheme? (listed as rewards scheme) /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead the Central Engineering Group as the senior leader of the Newport-based function /li li Lead Engineering Managers responsible for specialist disciplines within a multi-disciplinary organisation /li li Define and evolve organisational structure, leadership capability and operating model to support growth /li li Ensure effective delivery of engineering services and support to multiple global product divisions /li li Build strong partnerships with engineering and business leaders across KLAs global organisation /li li Provide strategic leadership that supports technical excellence, operational performance and long-term organisational success /li li Represent the Central Engineering Group with senior stakeholders and contribute to capability planning and engineering strategy /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Significant engineering leadership experience, including leading managers and sizeable technical teams /li li Experience operating within a complex, multi-disciplinary engineering environment /li li Familiarity with the semiconductor equipment industry or related advanced technology sectors /li li Strong understanding of both hardware and software engineering organisations /li li Experience working within a central engineering, shared services or engineering support model /li li Demonstrable strategic leadership, commercial awareness and business understanding /li li Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across global teams /li li A proven track record of building organisational capability and leading teams through growth and change /li li Ideally educated to Masters degree level or higher in an Engineering discipline /li li Occasional domestic and international travel (up to 20%) /li /ul ul li leadership /li li stakeholder management /li li communication /li li hardware engineering understanding /li li software engineering understanding /li li multi-disciplinary engineering leadership /li /ul
Engineering Director (Global Products Group) in Fife employer: KLA-Tencor
KLA's SPTS division in Newport, UK, is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where engineers and scientists are empowered to drive advancements in semiconductor technology. With a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth through project management tasks and international collaboration, KLA is dedicated to supporting its employees' career aspirations while contributing to cutting-edge developments in the electronics industry.
