Chief Engineer - Mechanical - Techniche Global Ltd : Job Details

Techniche Global are supporting a global engineering consultancy specialising in solutions for sustainable electrified propulsion systems within the Automotive, Aerospace and Defence domain to appoint Chief Engineer – Mechanical. Key responsibilities: 

• The delivery of technical work packages and whole projects to as sold margins or better
• Propose innovative R&D projects to the CTO
• Checking and approval of precision 2D manufacturing drawings to the relevant standards
• Business development activities within the Mechanical Engineering function, able to propose appropriate scope of work, timing, resource and cost estimates inline with customer RFQs
• Utilising / overseeing state of the art simulation techniques and design tools to design, develop and prototype transmission, driveline and actuation systems
• Developing new methods to solve industry problems, generating market leading solutions.
• Leading by example implementing technical processes to ensure it is executed to the highest quality when developing others in standards of drawings and technical reporting
• Managing multi person/cross functional projects to achieve budgeted margin and maintain an excellent relationship with customers, whilst being accountable to the operations board for their outcome
• Developing and maintaining strategic relationships on behalf of the function with key account responsibilities to maintain and build revenue streams in your sector
• Strive to continuously improve individual performance through the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
• Taking responsibility for your own continual development
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work
• Developing your personal reputation with your peers and within customers and suppliers as an ambassador
• Communicating actively and effectively internally and externally
• Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges
• Adapting to the needs of a growing and developing business
• Willing to undertake short and long haul-travel on behalf of the company

Qualifications and Experienced required:  

• Extensive experience in developing different types of transmission systems in at least two main sectors: automotive, aerospace, off-highway, commercial vehicle, defence, clean energy and/or marine
• High levels of competency in design and CAE analysis of rotating systems
• Adept in applying appropriate GD&T for prototype and production manufacturing processes for a wide range of components and materials
• Evidence of successfully executing system integration projects
• Ability to understand, collate and own the creation of compelling system propositions of engineering activities/scope outside the Mechanical Engineering domain e.g. hydraulics, development, test, controls electrified powertrain components
• Solved challenging problems by developing new capabilities or techniques
• An understanding of market trends and challenges, and applications of existing technology within the industry
• A track record of successfully applying non-standard technical solutions and coaching others to achieve the same
• Developed a strong technical reputation and relationship with customers and suppliers
• Mentored others in their technical development and the quality and value of their output
• Successfully managed large, multi-person and multi-discipline projects through their complete development cycle
• High level of expertise or appreciation in some of the key software packages within drivetrain engineering (SMT MASTA, Romax, Creo, UGNX, Catia, Amesim, Recurdyn, Matlab, Altair and Ansys packages)
• Generated and managed commercial opportunities to a successful conclusion
• Awareness of the commercial approach of a consultancy business will be advantageous