Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering required to join a well-established manufacturing company that specialise in Metal Stamping, based in the Wolverhampton area. The successful candidate will be someone that is looking to take on a leadership role within a rapidly growing manufacturing business. With a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction, the company offers a complete manufacturing process to a diverse customer base.

As the Head of Engineering, you will play a key role in driving the company's growth and innovation agenda. You will be responsible for leading a team of engineers to deliver on new product introductions, drive innovation, and continuously improve production and process engineering for current products. This will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement engineering strategies, projects, and initiatives that will drive the company forward.

• Leading and managing a team of engineers to ensure the successful delivery of new product introductions, innovation projects, and improvements to production processes
• Developing and implementing engineering strategies, projects, and initiatives that align with the company's growth objectives and customer requirements
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in product quality, cost reduction, and manufacturing efficiency
• Providing technical expertise and guidance to support the development of new products and processes
• Identifying and implementing new technologies, processes, and equipment to enhance the company's manufacturing capabilities and competitive edge
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and best practices in engineering and manufacturing

• A degree in engineering or a related field, with professional qualifications such as chartered engineer status preferred
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing engineering teams to deliver on new product introductions and process improvements
• Strong technical knowledge and expertise in Pressings, press tooling, laser cutting and automation
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in product quality, cost reduction, and manufacturing efficiency
• Experience in project management, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Automotive industry experience, including overall responsibility for PPAP submission.

• Full time - Permanent position
• 35 hour week - 08:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:30 - 13:30 on Fridays
• Salary DOE
• 33 days holiday including bh
• Quarterly Bonus
• Pension contributions up to 6%

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