Job Description

The Principal Engineer role has been recently created in order to be a senior leader within the Innovation and Product Development team. The position will primarily be focusing on strategic direction of the engineering program as a whole and the broader engineering department. While the role will still be hands-on with complex problems and deliverables, the primary function is to act as a high level technical expert, mentor and visionary. The purpose of this role is to lead, organise, form and nurture engineering at all levels.


Key attributes include:

A strong commercial mind with the ability to interpret budgets Embracing and making change recommendations A proven Engineering expert who is time served with experience in leading and mentoring multifunctional teams through the correct processes and procedures. Mentoring and guiding a team of engineers to foster a culture of technical rigor, continuous improvement, and problem-solving. Able to interpret over all department strategy in order to create strong achievable goals that will help grow the department Whilst this is a mechanical and manufacturing biased role it will also require knowledge of adjacent engineering responsibilities such as electronics, software and firmware.

Key Tasks:


1. Accountable for influencing the organizational design and efficiency of the engineering department.


2. Responsible for mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence.


3. Accountable for setting and upholding the highest standards of engineering practices.


4. Responsible for making strategic technical decisions that align with and optimize project budgets.


5. Accountable for identifying, assessing, and mitigating technical risks at the program level.


6. Responsible for leading the resolution of challenging and ambiguous technical issues.


7. Accountable for defining and ensuring the integrity of complex system architectures.


8. Responsible for setting the long-term technical vision and strategy for engineering functions.

Requirements

A solid engineering background with proven experience of leading teams and working effectively within a matrix organisation structure. An excellent communicator, calm under pressure and capable of managing multiple priorities. Expert proficiency in SolidWorks (including 3D modeling, 2D drafting, surfacing, sheet metal, weldments, and simulation). Expert level understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including statics, dynamics, materials science, and manufacturing processes. Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Expert Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). Experience using PLM software. Proficiency in Google G-Suite & Microsoft Office. Good analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data, provide conclusions and recommendations for follow up action accordingly. Commercially astute with an understanding of product cost structures and viability Knowledge of regulatory affairs at a regional or international level desirable Statistical engineering and data improvement experience/capabilities - with knowledge of 6 sigma desirable.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme Hybrid working Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays Employee Assistance Programme Death in service benefit Healthcare Free parking

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