Job Description

Education, Experience, and Certification Requirements:

? Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

? Minimum of 3 years of management experience including design, engineering of acoustic products.

? In-depth understanding of the Acoustics including compliance to applicable standards and class

requirements, and regulatory requirements.

? In-depth understanding of design & engineering principles including Industrial acoustics, manufacturing

processes, estimation.

? Strategic leadership ability.

? Able to demonstrate experience of working within design & engineering function.

? Strong working knowledge of 2D, 3D CAD (CATIA) & CAE.

? Experience of managing a team.

? Experience of testing and prototyping.

? Membership of an industry related Professional Body would be advantageous.

Key Roles:

? Responsible for leading a design team together with the development team to ensure the delivery of new

designs from the concept stage to the development of prototypes through to finished products ready for

manufacture.

? Drive creative thinking, ensure customer needs are considered and collaborate with the operations team

to ensure products are designed for efficient manufacture.

? Work on multiple major projects requiring innovative solutions that advance the technical field. Long

range strategic planning.

? Project and product cost estimation as per scope of work and compliance to performance requirements.

? Implement and manage continuous improvement principals by highlighting deficiencies and

recommending changes in training, working practices and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

? Strategy and Development: ? Ability to capture and specify the design requirements and the development and validation needed to deliver

successful systems, products and components to meet/exceed the customer's specifications. ? Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice engineering vision, strategy, policies,

processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance

? General and Task Management ? Create a range of 3D models for a number of proposal/production and development systems, products, and

components using CAD ? Responsibility for the management of all Design activities including Request for Quotations (RFQs), Design

freeze / release, Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP),

Design Verification/Product Validation (DV & PV) testing and Computer-aided engineering (CAE) ? Present design, costs, changes and budgetary information effectively to CEO and customers and provide

regular progress updates ? Liaise closely with all departments to fully understand design requirements ? Respond to Requests for Quotation (RFQs) from the Business Development & Sales team ? Create initial feasibility studies

? Conceptualise new designs and design revisions ? Create detailed costed design blueprints ? Provide support to production to improve lead times ? Improve reliability performance to reduce or eliminate warrantable issues in the field ? Deal with parts suppliers, involving Purchasing where necessary ? Design in-line with International standards and legislation ? 2D and 3D CAD to produce designs, drawings and models specifically in Auto CAD & CATIA ? Analyse issues to resolve issues, for example stresses, using tools such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA),

Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) ? Prototyping ? Drive forward product development, innovation and 'think outside the box' to generate engineering advantage

for customers, thinking creatively to develop new/improved solutions ? Identify and implement design improvements (functionality, cost, design for manufacture) ? Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required ? Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and

procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors ? Be customer facing ? Embrace and champion continuous improvement People Management ? Assign engineering resources to Research & Development and technology projects and strategy ? Manage the design and engineering team to produce a range of concept design schemes for new products as

well as updating existing product designs for a number of automotive customers ? Ensure the delivery of the People Strategy within area of accountability ? Motivate and coach the team to operational success ? Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems ? Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each

member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them ? Lead the team in new product development projects ? Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports ? Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health safety and environmental policies and

procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors ? Provide technical expertise to the team Financial Budget and Control ? Hold responsibility for departmental budget ? Cost projects and managing projects to agreed budgets

? Relationship Management ? Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal

performance ? Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the

engineering strategy ? Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on engineering design &

engineering. Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimising cost ? Stay current and up to date on any technology changes that may affect engineering design and development

and advise others of any impact ? Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on designing

activities ? Assist Senior Management in ensuring effective relationships with client businesses through maintaining an

appropriate technical interface between engineering design and customers

? Self Management ? Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental

? Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions ? Embraces personal challenge ? Confident, rounded thinking ? Takes ownership for team cohesion ? Is self aware ? Is resilient, influential, optimistic and open to change ? Driven by success ? Organised and methodical with a can-do/will-do approach ? Exhibit a willingness to do things differently and consistently translate ideas into actions that deliver results

? Skills and Attributes: ? Broad experience of working in an mechanical

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?35,000.00 - ?45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person