Head of Acoustics

Location: Easton

Head of Acoustics

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Subject Matter Expert (SME) in underwater acoustics and sonar systems with responsibility for all acoustic analysis and acoustic development activity including management of the Development Test Centre. Reporting to both the Innovation & Technology Director and the Head of Engineering for acoustic research and development and acoustic engineering project work respectively. This will involve acoustic analysis, generation and checking of reports, acoustic testing and acoustic related research and development activity supporting the company technology roadmap.

The role will also involve forward facing activities such as bid support including leading technical meetings with the customer on behalf of Tods Defence. You are also responsible in ensuring that Tods Technology maintains capability in the field of acoustic analysis and actively progresses the companies technology development.
BENEFITS:
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
4-day working week
SKILLS AND

QUALIFICATIONS:

Have a relevant engineering degree and further professional training throughout career. Have significant experience in acoustic analysis including software use and software development. Have experience of use of fibre reinforced composite for sonar applications and acoustic damping materials and associated manufacturing processes. Be able to create innovative design solutions to demanding technical specifications. Support the development of the manufacturing materials & process to ensure the designs meet production and budgetary constraints.

Be able to make instinctive design decisions with limited information in support of new product bids. Have the ability to work with and influence the performance of junior staff with a range of skills & experience. Must be a good communicator and be able to write and give technical presentations.
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provision of technical direction to the acoustics design team.
Development of core acoustic expertise and design tools to meet business needs.
Responsible for acoustic development plans with business justifications to ensure proactive development of acoustic activities in accordance with the company technology roadmap.
Support company sales initiatives by providing specialist acoustic engineering technical support for enquiries.
Ensure the project scope of work and technical specification is met in full.
Ensure that the software used by Tods Technology for acoustic analysis is maintained and validated and does not become obsolete for reasons of either hardware or software platforms.
Software development and test facility acoustic facilities development to ensure Tods remains at the forefront of acoustic technology capabilities.
Use industry best practice to develop designs and incorporate design to cost and design for manufacture.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management of acoustic development workflows.
Responsible for execution of engineering acoustic project work to time and budget.
Management of Test Centre.
Management of KTP and CDT programmes as allocated by the Innovation & Technology Director.
Ensure acoustic analysis is completed as required to satisfy project requirements.
Software development to ensure acoustic software is maintained, validated and developed to maximise process efficiency and ensure Tods remain at the forefront of acoustic technology capabilities.
Responsible for delivery of acoustic development activities to include development planning and to ensure completion of acoustic development tasks to time and budget.
Provide technical and project support for other departments.
Provide estimates for engineering acoustic project work, complete engineering bid reports for bid reviews including project plans, costs and risk assessments.
Investigate and provide supporting evidence of potential design solutions for bid proposals.
Assist the company marketing strategy by presenting technical papers and presentations at industry seminars and customers.
Support and mentoring of engineers to develop their skills and competencies. Oversee and check their work and advise on professional development.
Ensure all projects comply with the Company procedures.
Other tasks in support of company strategy as directed by the Innovation & Technology Director.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Approximately 5 years acoustic analysis experience of applicable marine defence structures.
Relevant Engineering…