An established manufacturer of advanced engineering equipment is seeking a Software Engineer to help develop solutions used with Automotive, Space and Aerospace.

You will lead a pool of mechanical engineers of varying experiences, as well as providing technical expertise in new product development.  The successful candidate is likely to assume the role of Manager subject to a short qualifying period.

The Role

Lead, plan, and direct a team of highly professional engineers, working in a design / development and analysis technical environment.

Provide technical leadership of projects, ensuring successful integration of inputs from subject matter experts and work closely with Programme / Project Managers / engineers, and other business functions in the delivery of technical solutions, on time, within set budget milestones, and to required quality expectations.

Line manage the Mechanical Engineering team, including the creation of personal development plans, and recruiting into the team when required.

Review and approve technical documentation, including design reports, drawings, and other product / project technical documentation.

Ensure that Engineering activities are delivered in line with company procedures and assist in the development of improved processes to facilitate the success of future development projects.

Provide technical support and advice to customers and internal stakeholders.

Develop and mentor junior employees to facilitate future growth of the business.

Provide proposal cost estimates and initial concept design.

Work with Account Engineering, Business and Technical leadership to develop workforce plans, covering resourcing, training & development. 

The Candidate

Experience of managing complex engineering projects through full life cycle, from initial proposal to production release, assembly, installation, and commissioning.

Experience of working with Project Managers, ensuring projects are kept to plan and employing corrective actions when necessary, and within project parameters (cost, time, scope, resources, etc.).

Ideally bachelor degree in mechanical engineering.  Extensive relevant engineering experience to include FEA and CAE (ideally in SolidWorks) and in a complex project and multi-disciplined environment.

In excess of 10 years of industrial engineering experience in as many of the following areas as possible: machined components to tight tolerances; large, welded fabrications; motion control; electromechanical sensors and systems, 2D production drawings.

Demonstrate potential to grow into a management position.

Knowledge of engineering lifecycle and business process.

Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas.

Please note that all applicants must be UK residents and eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

The Package

Offering circa £50,000 plus bonus and an extremely competitive benefits package.