Head of Engineering, NPI & Design Excellence

Head of Engineering (NPI, Technical, Design) Page Personnel Cheshire, England

The organisation is a well-established, medium-sized company operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector. It focuses on delivering high-quality products and maintaining a strong reputation in its field.

• Lead the engineering and NPI teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification.
• Develop and implement strategies for new product development and process improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering objectives with business goals.
• Oversee the design, testing, and production phases of new products.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations across all engineering activities.
• Monitor and manage budgets related to engineering and NPI projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across all engineering processes
• Own the product development and design strategy
• Hold senior accountability for the end-to-end NPI
• Hold overall accountability for delivery of the Design project portfolio
• Own and manage the Design & R&D department budget (capex and opex), including investment cases for facilities, tools, systems and headcount, delivering value for money.
• Ensure the department operates to the company’s H&S standards at all times and hold senior accountability for a safe working environment and culture across the Design and R&D / Test facilities.
• Partner at a senior level with Commercial, Purchasing, Operations / Manufacturing and Quality to align the product pipeline, resolve escalations and ensure a smooth design-to-production transition.

A successful Head of NPI & Engineering should have:

• A strong background in engineering, particularly within the manufacturing sector.
• You will have a proven track record as and engineering or engineering director within the manufacturing sector
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing complex projects.
• Knowledge of new product development processes and methodologies.
• Familiarity with manufacturing industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A qualified mechanical engineer or related field
• A leader / senior manager / director in mechanical engineering environment

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