Electrical / Controls Engineering Manager in Ballymena

Job type: Permanent

Location: Wrightbus

Closing date: Monday 29 Jun

All applicants must hold valid right to work in the UK. Please be aware that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Wrightbus is a fast-paced, high-growth company at the forefront of zero-emission transport solutions. We're looking for skilled and motivated Electrical Engineering Manager to support all key tasks related to the effective management of a highly skilled, professional engineering team responsible for electrical engineering within Wrightbus.

Responsible for the efficient development of new product introduction, contract production and in-service support of all product types.

The Role:

• Support the Head of Electrical, Electronic and Software Engineering with associated tasks relating to role.
• Ensure all development projects are adequately resourced.
• Work closely with the Product Development Director and the project management team on project key milestones.
• Develop the skills and tools required within the electrical team to support current and future projects.
• Liaise with the production department to optimise design and New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Improve the standards of engineering and ensure that engineering designs are robust and properly validated.
• Drive standardisation across the project verticals within the Engineering Organisational structure.
• Manage your team's budget and costs.
• Identify and monitor appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Produce a monthly KPI report for the Head of Electrical, Electronic and Software Engineering.
• Recruit, develop and train the engineering team, and establish future requirements for engineering talent within the company, and succession planning in line with future technological developments.
• Ensure engineering practices and activities comply fully with company Quality Management Systems (QMS) processes.
• Support all activities which will result in an improved quality product and support total quality initiatives.
• To ensure procedures are documented for all critical areas of the build process.
• To ensure all Safety Critical Processes are followed during the design stage and to support the Product Safety Committee with in-service support.

Requirements:

• Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years experience of engineering in a resource planning manufacturing environment.
• Experience of successfully managing new product developments or new product introductions.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisor experience.
• Proven experience of engineering processes and systems.
• Demonstrable Electrical Engineering background.
• Vehicle Engineering Experience.
• Demonstrable experience in Budget preparation and control.
• Advanced problem solving capabilities.
• Previous working experience of dedicated electrical design software (harnesses and schematics) e.g. Zuken E3.
• Knowledge and use of vehicle control system diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read mechanical engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven Leadership and people management skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.

The Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus
• Life Insurance
• Medicash scheme
• Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's.
• Free car parking
• Canteen
• Career progression
• Professional development
• Flexitime

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