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Technical Director
Job Description
Technical Director
"Become the driving force behind NPD technical engineering process excellence."
£70-80000 (DOE) Benefits
Location: Nottingham
Are you an engineering leader with a talent for innovation and a track record of transforming engineering processes including new product development (NPD), quality control, product testing, manufacturing and compliance? Our client, a renowned provider of specialised engineering equipment, seeks a dynamic Technical Director to spearhead its technical strategy and propel the company to new heights.
In this pivotal role, you will oversee a highly skilled engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving the development of cutting-edge products that meet the market's evolving needs. With your technical expertise and strategic vision, you will streamline engineering and NPD processes, ensuring robust quality control, regulatory compliance, and seamless integration of new technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
· Formulate and execute a comprehensive technical strategy aligned with business objectives and market trends.
· Lead and mentor the engineering and test teams, nurturing a collaborative and innovative environment.
· Provide strategic direction across new product development, engineering, testing, compliance, and quality.
· Engage directly with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into innovative technical solutions.
· Implement strategies to enhance production capabilities, optimise product design, and streamline operations.
· Oversee product and process quality control, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
· Coordinate with the sales and marketing team to ensure product offerings remain competitive and relevant.
· Cost control activities including a focus on value engineering.
The Ideal Candidate:
To thrive in this role, you must possess a unique blend of technical prowess, leadership experience, and strategic vision. Our client seeks an accomplished engineering professional with a proven track record of leading teams, managing new product development processes, and delivering comprehensive technical strategies.
· A degree in Engineering or a related manufacturing field is essential.
· Expertise in mechanical engineering would be particularly advantageous.
· Early previous experience may have included mechanical design, production or engineering experience before specialising in technical engineering with a focus on new product development and existing product enhancement.
· Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing engineering setting, as Technical Manager, Head of Technical or Technical Director, managing and developing diverse engineering teams.
· Hands-on experience in new product development and technology evaluation.
· Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver technical strategies aligned with business goals.
· Excellent project management skills, focusing on meeting budgetary, timeline, and objective constraints.
· Strong critical reasoning and problem-solving skills to tackle complex technical challenges.
· Exceptional communication and emotional intelligence to foster collaboration across teams.
· A high degree of business acumen to balance technical needs with business objectives.
· Resilience and the ability to lead by example, inspiring your team through your own actions and skills.
· Pragmatic approach. A proven motivator, mentor and highly visible leader who has successfully worked and engaged with cross functional teams.
· Strategically minded but tactically adept.
This role is your opportunity to significantly impact an established manufacturing company that prides itself on in-house production and high-quality engineering fabrications. If you are ready to take on this challenge and shape our client's future, apply now and become the driving force behind manufacturing excellence.
Competitive remuneration package and benefits, including private health coverage, pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.
To apply, please send your CV, quoting reference LX 2325789 We look forward to hearing from you.
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