Engineering Director

Job Description

We are a leading Global automotive manufacturer of systems and components seeking a VP or Engineering Director to lead our UK R&D facility which is our global flagship for new product development. This position as Engineering Director or VP of R&D is responsiblefor leading the R&D team and managing the development plans to ensure efficient product development and launch. Furthermore, the Engineering Director / VP of R&D is responsible for engineering activities driven by product maintenance.BASIC SALARY: £100,000 - £110,000BENEFITS: Bonus Car Allowance Corporate Benefits PackageLOCATION: Midlands BasedCOMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Birmingham, Coventry, Nuneaton, Leicester, Derby, StaffordJOB DESCRIPTION: Vice President R & D, Engineering Director - Automotive, Commercial Vehicle, Aerospace - safety critical instrumentationAs VP of R&D you will be working with and leading the UK R&DEngineeringTeam in this world class facility. You will be responsible for the development of the R&D strategy and technology roadmaps in combination with defining and building the competencies neededfor product leadership. Leading a growing team of 50 plus senior engineers within Mechatronics, Software, Systems, Design, Testing, and Homologation.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Vice President R & D, Engineering Director - Automotive, Commercial Vehicle, Aerospace - safety critical instrumentationLeadership Accountable for successful product development planning and execution Motivates and builds a high performing team Mapping and managing competencies Defines and monitors site and department objectives aligned with the R&D strategy Drives accountability and results from R&D technical disciplines Manages product development and resource management for global R&D Demonstrates strong problem-solving skillsManages budget and forecast Planning, monitoring and execution of annual budget and forecast process for the defined R&D site responsibilities Planning and managing headcount according to planned and approved budgets Applies a high level of knowledge in Automotive / Commercial vehicle industry and market requirements to drive innovations and Product development initiatives. Applies a high level of relevant Product Development knowledge including ISO26262 and TS16949 Quality ProceduresChampions transparency and compliance to R&D procedures Manages and monitors documentation related to product development. Manage and leads improvement work aligned with global R&D strategyPERSON SPECIFICATION: Vice President R & D, Engineering Director - Automotive, Commercial Vehicle, Aerospace - safety critical instrumentationWe are looking for an effective communicator, a team leader, and an expert in product development, with a proven track record of creativity, innovation, team leadership and successful agile delivery.Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering Leadership experience and training Experience in Automotive/Commercial Vehicle engineering Experience in Systems engineering is a plus. Product / process development and launch experience mandatory Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills Languages: English and preferably German Knowledge of APQP and Product LaunchExperience from the Automotive, Commercial Vehicle, Aerospace and/or a safety critical instrumentation engineering sector would be a major advantage.It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: VP, Head Design System Engineer, Chief Engineer Systems, R&D Engineering Director, Programme Engineer Director withinAutomotive, Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles, OEM Tier 1 or Tier 2. Transportation or Aerospace.INTERESTED Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.REF: IL16897, Wallace Hind Selection