Technical Director, Design & Engineering Leadership

Permanent Futures Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Wakefield seeks a Technical Director to lead a team of design engineers. The role involves overseeing new product designs, ensuring timely project completion, and requires at least 15 years of design engineering experience. Ideal candidates are well-educated, technical engineers with strong people-management skills looking to move into senior management. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years’ experience in design engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years’ industrial experience in a design engineering role.
• Experience in managing a multi-disciplined engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design of new products and plans engineering resources.
• Direct engineering resources for new designs.
• Liaise with key departments to ensure project completion.

Skills

Team management

Project management

Design engineering

Commercial acumen

Technical expertise in electronics

Education

Degree in Design/Engineering

Job description

A growing manufacturing company in Wakefield seeks a Technical Director to lead a team of design engineers. The role involves overseeing new product designs, ensuring timely project completion, and requires at least 15 years of design engineering experience. Ideal candidates are well-educated, technical engineers with strong people-management skills looking to move into senior management. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.