Technical Director

SeAH Wind; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SeAH Wind is looking for a Technical Director in Middlesbrough to lead engineering innovation and operational excellence in the world's largest Monopile factory. This role requires extensive leadership experience, a degree in manufacturing engineering, and a passion for sustainability in the renewable energy sector. Join us to shape the future of technical excellence at a pivotal time for our organization and help create a sustainable world.

Benefits

Opportunity for personal and professional growth

Work alongside passionate executive team

Autonomy to drive change

Qualifications

• Strong leadership in project-led, made-to-order production environments.
• In-depth experience with welding, fabrication, and machining.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction and day-to-day execution of engineering strategies.
• Manage and inspire high-performing engineering teams.
• Drive operational performance, quality, and safety across functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Welding

Fabrication

Machining

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree-level qualification in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Six Sigma

5 Whys

APQP4Wind

Job description

We’re Hiring: Technical Director

Location: Middlesbrough (on site) | Full-time | Some International Travel Required

Are you a strategic powerhouse with a passion for engineering innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in dynamic, project-led environments and have a track record of delivering world-class performance through people, technology, and process? If so, we want to hear from you.

Join us as our Technical Director a pivotal leadership role that partners directly with the COO and shapes the technical and operational future of our business.

The Role

As our in-house expert in technical and operational effectiveness, you will lead the strategic direction and day-to-day execution of our Equipment, Facilities, Technology, Standards of Operation, and Project Engineering. You will play a critical role in ensuring our operations achieve peak efficiency, reliability, and quality, converting client requirements into actionable technical solutions.

You will manage and inspire a high-performing team, develop and embed engineering excellence across the business, and spearhead transformative initiatives that increase our mean time between failures (MTBF) and reduce the cost of poor quality (COPQ).

Are you passionate about creating a sustainable world? Imagine playing a key role in one of the biggest green energy projects on the planet. SeAH Wind is offering you the chance to join the world’s largest Monopile factory and contribute to the global shift towards Net Zero emissions. This is more than just a job it’s an opportunity to be part of something groundbreaking right in your own backyard.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Partner with the COO to develop and implement world-class technical and engineering strategies.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across Production, Sales, Procurement, Finance, and HR.
• Drive benchmark operational performance, quality, and safety across all technical functions.
  
  

Engineering & Technology Oversight

• Lead the Maintenance and Production Engineering teams.
• Oversee equipment standards, continuous improvement, and reliability initiatives.
• Champion the adoption of emerging technologies that enhance operational performance.
• Be the technical authority across all engineering disciplines.
  
  

Team Development & Culture

• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing, innovative technical team.
• Embed a culture of safety, leadership, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Financial & Quality Accountability

• Manage departmental budgets, improve cost efficiency, and deliver on financial targets.
• Collaborate closely with QHSE leadership to maintain and exceed quality standards.
  
  

Essential

What You’ll Bring

• Degree-level qualification (or higher) in a relevant Manufacturing Engineering discipline.
• Strong leadership experience in project-led, made-to-order production environments.
• In-depth experience with welding, fabrication, and machining.
• A track record of talent development and innovation in technical execution.
• Excellent communication skills, especially when translating technical detail for diverse audiences.
  
  

Desirable

• Offshore wind or renewable energy sector experience.
• Membership/Fellowship of a recognised professional institution.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools (e.g., Six Sigma, 5 Whys, APQP4Wind).
• Strong financial acumen and contract management experience.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping the future of technical excellence at a critical point in our company’s growth.
• Be part of an organisation where innovation, engineering quality, and safety are at the heart of everything we do.
• Work alongside a passionate executive team and lead a high-impact department with the autonomy to make real change.