Responsibilities:
- Assume responsibility for all technical activities within the company.
- Collaborate with the Management Team to ensure timely issuance of technical information.
- Establish and lead the engineering team, maximising output with attention to detail.
- Report technical information to Group HQ (Europe) as required.
- Work with the Management Team to ensure smooth company operations.
- Address technical queries from various departments.
- Support the Sales Department, including monthly meetings to review prospects.
- Assist in evaluating technical issues with installed products.
- Coordinate with other factories.
- Lead continuous development of design and analysis tools.
- Coordinate research and development.
- Actively participate in product development and new initiatives.
- Promote value engineering principles and design for manufacture.
- Monitor and promote the use of new materials and manufacturing processes.
- Advise senior management on staffing needs.
- Undertake necessary duties to ensure smooth company operations.
Education / Qualifications:
- Essential: Degree in Engineering.
- Optional: Masters or PhD in relevant Engineering discipline.
- Essential: Experience in bespoke special purpose machinery.
- Essential: Experience leading a team of engineers.
- Highly self-motivated with a drive for success.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong problem analysis and problem-solving abilities.
- Good planning and organization skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet challenging deadlines.
- Strong decision-making skills.