Head of Engine and Drivetrain System Design
Full job description
Forbes HR Ltd
Salary: £60,000 – £72,000 per year
Our Client, a World recognised and respected Automotive OEM Manufacturer based in rural Warwickshire are actively seeking a Head of Engine and Drivetrain System Design.
Job Purpose:
Manage the department and provide technical direction to active powertrain projects.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership across projects, trouble-shooting technical issues, driving changes when necessary
Liaison with external technical partners, challenging design direction and developing working relationship
Ensure strong cross functional working across internal Powertrain teams – Simulation, Test, Powertrain Systems, Calibration
Resource and headcount planning
Recruitment, training, team development through coaching and mentoring
Ensure the right resource is in place to support live projects
Approval of engineering releases
Support creation of project resource profiles and project costs
Support the Senior Manager with department strategic direction
Development of design processesQualification & Experience:
Solid, extensive and thorough of experience in engine and drivetrain design roles
Management of engineering design teams
Professional development of team members
Working across functional teams
Successful delivery of turbocharged gasoline engine projects to production
Volume manufacturing processes – casting, machining, fabrication, forming
Failure investigations and problem solving
Managed concern resolution
Managing and developing external engineering resource
Following and supporting a production launch
BOM management
Driving optimisation through analysis
Close collaboration with test teams, understanding instrumentation and data analysis
Working within an OEM environment
Formal releasing procedures and design change managementIf you’re looking for a new opportunity and have the skills set which the client is looking for, apply with your current and up to date CV today and a member of the Millbank team will be in touch.
Millbank are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.
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