Chief Mechanical & Systems Engineering Leader

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Head of Mechanical & Systems Engineering to lead a growing engineering team developing complex electro-mechanical systems for demanding environments.

The role combines technical leadership with people management, mentoring engineers, setting standards and driving delivery from concept to manufacture in a fast-moving, high-visibility setting. A strong mechanical engineering background and systems thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading engineering teams within a complex product development environment.
• Strong Mechanical Engineering background with systems-level understanding.
• Experience developing complex electro-mechanical products.
• Track record of taking products from concept through development, verification and manufacture.
• Experience managing engineering resources, project priorities and technical delivery.
• Ability to mentor, coach and develop engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers across mechanical and systems disciplines.
• Help shape projects from concept through to manufacture and delivery.
• Balance technical excellence with effective people leadership to grow the team.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems engineering

Electro-mechanical products

Product development lifecycle

Resource management

Mentoring

Regulated environments

Stakeholder management

Mechanical engineering degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Head of Mechanical & Systems Engineering to lead a growing engineering team developing complex electro-mechanical systems for demanding environments.

The role combines technical leadership with people management, mentoring engineers, setting standards and driving delivery from concept to manufacture in a fast-moving, high-visibility setting. A strong mechanical engineering background and systems thinking are essential.