Engineering Leader - Product Development (Design Engineering Manager)

Glasgow

10 years of R&D, 60+ patents, multiple awards, 2 priority products, 1 great opportunity.

Katrick Technologies are changing the future of renewable energy and as their new Engineering Leader you'll be set the challenge of taking their innovative Wind Panels to the next step of product development.

You won't be facing this challenge alone, you'll be leading a team of highly skilled and knowledgeable engineers and supported by a company that's committed to innovation, learning and collaboration.

The team at Katrick use the line, "we don't rotate, we oscillate" in reference to the initial difference you'll spot between their products when compared to traditional wind turbines, but that's not all they do differently. They blend the technical knowledge and skills of their engineering team with the commercial and industrial experience of both the individual leaders within their business and their numerous well-known and well-respected corporate and academic partners. They see themselves as bringing on the next generation of Greentech experts and they take that responsibility seriously with commitments to professional development and growth, knowledge sharing, coaching and support.

Why would you love this job?

• You'll join a multi-award-winning company with ground-breaking, commercially viable Greentech startup, funded by green-investors.
• You'll report to a Commercial and Engineering Director who will give you space to lead your team whilst supporting you achieve your goals.
• You'll be leading a team of highly skilled engineering professionals already knowledgeable with Katrick Technologies.
• You will be working on technology that has been showcased by the BBC.
• You'll be working with renowned experts, and major blue-chip clients and partners.
• You'll have clear plans and objectives already in place for you with products that have been exceeding their goals at each stage in development to date.
• You'll have the opportunity to grow your team.

• You'll be working in a modern, 21st century office in the heart of Glasgow city centre.
• You'll be rewarded with an excellent package of benefits including share options.

What will make you successful in this role?

• You'll have a degree in Engineering or related field.
• You'll bring experience of product prototype and product development with you as well as a working knowledge of mechanical design.
• You'll be experienced in and motivated by team leadership, coaching and development.
• You'll enjoy bringing creativity and innovation to your work.

If you want to find out more or are already convinced this is the opportunity you've been looking for, get in touch with Dan Stewart, appointed recruiter for this position at Escape Recruitment Services.