Head of Engineering, Valve Design & Innovation

Equals One Ltd; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Onsite parking

Flexitime

Job summary

Brooksbank Valves Ltd. is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead the Engineering Design function.

You will provide technical and strategic leadership, drive product development and continuous improvement, and ensure our valves meet customer and market requirements. You will manage the Engineering team, collaborate with Production Engineering to improve manufacturability, and work with major customers and auditors.

Qualifications

• Degree-educated engineering leader with significant valve design experience.
• Experience leading engineering/design teams and driving product development.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes in low-volume, high-mix environments.
• Experience with major customers, auditors or external bodies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Engineering Design team.
• Oversee design and development of valve products.
• Drive product improvement and engineering best practice.
• Collaborate with Production Engineering to improve manufacturability and efficiency.
• Strengthen engineering processes and drawing control.
• Ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.
• Manage departmental priorities, budget and KPIs.
• Provide technical leadership across the business.
• Engage with customers, auditors and external bodies.
• Contribute to senior management and strategic objectives.

Skills

Valve design

Leadership

Technical leadership

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Brooksbank Valves Ltd. is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead the Engineering Design function.

You will provide technical and strategic leadership, drive product development and continuous improvement, and ensure our valves meet customer and market requirements. You will manage the Engineering team, collaborate with Production Engineering to improve manufacturability, and work with major customers and auditors.