- 5 or more years of industry experience, ideally with a background in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Systems Engineering
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams
- Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Engineering
- Ideally have experience in Marine or a related industry, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Subsea or similar
- Ideally be experienced working in a small business and driving for growth
- Ability to drive Engineering development
- Good mathematical and general engineering knowledge
- Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials – sheet metal, castings, machining etc.
- The ability to understand system requirements
- Be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
- Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Managing a team working on the company’s product range
- Being involved with Engineering/Design as well as overseeing New Product Development and Introduction processes
- Taking things from concept to launch
- Helping to develop existing products on a technical level
- Liaising with customers as required keeping them up to date with project progress
- Producing technical drawings as needed
- Offering technical support
- Sourcing and selecting components that are required