Head Of Mechanical Systems

OVERVIEW

We are working in partnership with a growing Silverstone-based, high performance vehicle engineering, engaged in a number of exciting and motorsport / track-based vehicle projects.

Due to the level of project autonomy, they require a new Head of Mechanical Systems, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in complex mechanical system design as a prerequisite.

This is a hands-on engineering role and requires applicants to have a high proficiency in and willingness to work with CATIA.

You will be communicating with clients and suppliers at all levels. As a result, you will also need to demonstrate effective communication & project management skills.

You will need to think creatively about a design solution, adaptable to client requirements and be able to work independently whilst communicating with your engineering team(s).

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Management

• Management of cross-functional engineering teams to deliver engineering projects
• Technical management of all mechanical system elements of engineering projects
• Leadership and unification of Mechanical design methodologies for engineering projects
• Developing design specifications to meet project requirements in terms of budget & timeline
• Extensive use of CAE (in-house & external resources), for concept & component engineering to meet
• project objectives
• Identify, direct, and implement risk analysis (DFMEA) across full project scope
• Lead design for manufacturing (DFM) discussions with supplier network
• Responsible for all technical engineering drawing sign-off at Senior Engineer approval level
• Definition of Mechanical component & system testing requirements
• Manage execution of Mechanical component & system testing and overall project validation
• Leadership of Mechanical system build process & servicing considerations

Project Management

• Preparation & delivery of project design specifications (internal & client facing)
• Manage project engineering budget
• Engineering resource management to ensure project delivery
• Control project bill of materials & engineering change management process
• Manage project design reviews (internal & client facing)
• Manage project cost & timing reviews (internal & client facing)
• Manage project delivery in alignment with the company’s operations team

Personnel Development

• Support the management/development of graduate engineers & junior team members
• Support the company in promotional activities including technology shows, industry trade fairs & STEM events