Head of Mechanical Engineering

Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial machinery manufacturing is seeking a Head of Mechanical Engineering. This role involves developing the engineering workforce, improving processes, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The position offers flexibility, competitive salary, and numerous benefits, including hybrid work arrangements and generous leave policies.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

Private medical insurance

Group Pension Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing Centre

Sports & Social activities

Life assurance policy

Development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning

Electric vehicle charging points

Onsite amenities including bistro

Qualifications

• Experience in developing engineering workforces and frameworks.
• Ability to chair engineering reviews and evaluate deliverables.
• Expertise in process management and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a competence and career framework for Mechanical Engineering.
• Chair engineering gate reviews and evaluate technical feasibility.
• Lead process development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Technical Feasibility Evaluation

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About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. As Head of Mechanical Engineering, you'll ensure that SEA has the appropriately skilled workforce for the discipline and fit-for-purpose processes and access to current tools and standards in order to meet both short and long-term business objectives.

The Head of Mechanical Engineering can be based at any of our three sites: Bristol, Barnstaple, or Beckington, with regular travel to all sites. This role allows for flexible and home working.

The salary for this role is up to £70,000, depending on experience.

What you'll be doing

1. Develop the Mechanical Engineering workforce - produce, maintain and administer a competence and career framework for the discipline, considering the appropriate professional bodies. Set and review development objectives as part of the development discussions.
2. The Head of Discipline will also be encouraged to undertake direct fee-earning work to remain current and to support the discipline. This may include chairing engineering gate reviews, evaluating technical feasibility and risk, and acting as senior reviewer for critical deliverables.
3. Act as “Process Lead” in developing and improving the processes (and related process assets) relevant to the discipline, including design, maintenance, communication, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the relevant processes.

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner, and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems, supporting navies worldwide.

What we offer

We encourage innovation, flexibility, and out-of-the-box thinking. We offer generous rewards, a great work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities, including:

• Work life balance with hybrid/flexible arrangements
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell options
• Up to 16 days flexi leave
• Half day Fridays
• Private medical insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning
• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Onsite amenities including bistro, showers, free parking

Join us and be part of something impactful, protecting what matters. For more info, contact Dave from our Talent Acquisition Team or reach out via our website.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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