Senior Global Engineering Director

Flex; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering firm is seeking a Senior Global Engineering Director to lead diverse teams across countries including the UK and the US. This role focuses on sustaining engineering, innovation, and project management, offering competitive compensation and flexible working options.

Benefits

Merit-based annual pay review

Enhanced annual leave

Recognition schemes and awards

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Group Life Insurance

Virtual GP services

Company Pension Scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading global engineering teams.
• Strong background in electrical and mechanical design.
• Experience with quality systems and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor regional engineering teams.
• Oversee sustaining engineering activities and improvements.
• Design compliant products such as busway systems and switchgear.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Background

Project Management

Communication

Process Innovation

Education

MBA or Master’s Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

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Job Summary

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is the world’s leading electrical engineering and manufacturing firm specialising in critical power solutions. We provide innovative engineering solutions to meet the most technical requirements with ease, regardless of the challenge.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Global Engineering Director to support our teams building great products and contributing to our growth. The Sr. Director, Global Engineering at Anord Mardix will lead regional engineering teams across the UK, Ireland, Poland, and the US. This senior leadership role oversees electrical and mechanical engineers, focusing on sustaining engineering for the Flex Critical Power Business, including busway systems, switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, modular power PODs, and enclosures. Responsibilities include process innovation, continuous improvement of lead times, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions for customer projects.

This is a remote opportunity, based in any country where we have a Power facility – UK, Ireland, Poland, US.

What a typical day looks like:

1. Lead, mentor, and manage regional engineering teams to ensure alignment with global objectives and standards.

2. Oversee sustaining engineering activities to maintain and improve existing products.

3. Design products like busway systems, switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, modular power PODs, and enclosures, ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements.

4. Champion process innovation and continuous improvement to optimize workflows and reduce costs.

5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless project execution.

6. Implement design review processes using tools like FMEA, PPAP, and PLM systems.

7. Develop strategic engineering roadmaps, identifying new technologies.

8. Establish and monitor KPIs for the engineering function.

9. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration, supporting talent development.

10. Engage with customers, suppliers, and industry bodies to stay informed of trends and best practices.

11. Ensure all activities adhere to quality, safety, and compliance standards.

The experience we’re looking for:

• MBA or master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering discipline.

• Proven experience leading global engineering teams in manufacturing or critical power solutions.

• Strong technical background in electrical and mechanical design.

• Success in process innovation and reducing lead times.

• Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills.

• Experience with quality systems, regulatory compliance, and standards.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong project management abilities.

• Ability to drive change in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll receive:

• A fulfilling environment that values your contribution and celebrates success.

• Opportunities to learn new skills.

• A competitive salary and benefits, including:

  • A merit-based annual pay review
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Recognition schemes and awards
  • Referral bonuses
  • Volunteer days
  • Group Life Insurance and virtual GP services
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Flexible, remote, or hybrid work options.

• Travel opportunities (role dependent).

• Support for well-being through employee assistance programs, private health insurance, and mental health support.

• Access to various discount programs.

At Flex, we embrace diversity and inclusion, supporting each other to find better ways, move fast with discipline and purpose, and always do the right thing. Join us to make a difference, grow your career, and contribute to our purpose of creating value and improving lives.