Technical Director

SeAH Holdings Corp.; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SeAH Wind is hiring a Technical Director to lead strategic and operational initiatives at their Middlesbrough facility. This role is pivotal in shaping engineering practices within the company and contributes significantly to grand projects in the renewable energy sector. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in manufacturing engineering, leadership experience, and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team that is dedicated to achieving operational excellence and setting industry benchmarks.

Benefits

Opportunities for international travel

Work alongside passionate executive team

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in relevant Manufacturing Engineering discipline.
• Strong leadership experience in project-led production environments.
• In-depth experience with welding, fabrication, and machining.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technical strategies with the COO.
• Lead Maintenance and Production Engineering teams.
• Manage departmental budgets and improve cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Engineering Excellence

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement Tools

Job description

SeAH Wind Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

Technical Director

SeAH Wind Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

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We’re Hiring: Technical Director

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing

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