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Head of Engineering

Time Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for a day
Location

Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 3JG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Time Recruitment Solutions is seeking a technical lead for a long-standing air management business with over 150 years of expertise.
  • The role involves managing design and sales support functions, focusing on innovative air management and acoustic solutions.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering, specifically in air handling units or acoustics.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, which will be discussed during the application process.
  • The successful candidate will also mentor the design team and promote continuous improvement within the company.

Time Recruitment Solutions are currently with a long standing bsuiness who for over 150 years, our client who are Air Management experts have transformed thousands of working environments. When there is a need to control temperature, remove pollutants or limit noise, they design, manufacture and install a solution no matter how complex the project. From hospitals to hospitality and swimming pools to server rooms, they recognize that every building and environment is unique. Their engineers custom design all the quality products and are driven to maximise energy efficiency and provide exceptional value. The flexibility and skills of their people consistently produce an industry leading turnaround time and a reputation for always putting their customers first.

About the job

Basic Overview

Support the strategic objectives of the company to design and manage market leading air management and acoustic solutions. Assess the technical requirements of the business and manage the design and sales support functions. Focus on the technical development of award-winning solutions for the air management and acoustic markets, ensuing the latest proven technology is being integrated into the Mansfield Pollard offering. Provide an interface between the technical and sales/commercial teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

Act as the technical lead for the company for solutions and product-based sales.

Lead the engineering team in day-to-day tasks (business as usual.)

Drive process management efficiencies and improvements.

Ensure that all technical and estimating documentation is consistent, relevant, and reliable.

Manage technical compliance within the company.

Co-ordinate the daily workload of the design team and multiproduct enquiries.

Manage the interface with the estimating team and engineering/technical.

Develop and improve handover procedures to post order engineering teams.

Provide technical advice to assist with projects and products, including (but not limited to) functionality, performance, efficiency, lifespan, quality, and cost.

Provide technical support to the pre-sales team, including site visits.

Mentoring, developing, and managing the design team with an emphasis on personal development, positivity, and employee engagement.

Overseeing the day-to-day work completed by the team including specifications, designs and BOMs.

Representing the team providing updates in project progress, new technologies, new product development in addition to technical and risk management implications.

Encouraging and supporting the company's continuous improvement ethos by carrying out technical design reviews, testing regimes, and analysis of new and existing products to improve efficiency and quality.

Investigating potential product development opportunities and lead the prototyping and testing of new products.

Keeping up to date with new technology, current and forthcoming legislative obligations, and providing a clear roadmap for new opportunities for Mansfield Pollard.

Promoting and co-ordinating technical knowledge within the company, including technical knowledge sharing and harvesting.

Presenting to other teams and providing updates on new products to increase the knowledge base of peers, including external CPDs.

Providing technical training to individuals and teams.

Improving, working to, and overseeing the ISO9001 design technical process.

Any other ad hoc duties that may be required from time to time for the smooth running of the business.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Industry experience.

Experience of product development/improvement.

A strong knowledge and background in air handling units/process air conditioning or Acoustics is essential.

Experience of working within a fast-moving Sales-driven environment.

Minimum degree level in Engineering or equivalent experience (7+ years.)

If you have the above skillset and experience and would like to discuss this further then please either click 'APPLY' or simply contact GAry Gittings at Time Recruitment Solutions for more information.

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