Technical Manager is sought for Auger Torque Europe Ltd in Cheltenham, UK

Mechanicaldesigndirectory; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £10,000 bonus based on targets

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Auger Torque Europe Ltd. seeks a Technical Manager to join their senior management team in Cheltenham. This role involves designing innovative attachments, managing the engineering team, and liaising with production teams globally. Candidates should have a background in hydraulic equipment, team development, and new product introduction.

The ideal applicant should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and prior experience in similar industries. The position includes a competitive salary and bonus structure with allowances for travel.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Construction Plant manufacture or similar markets.
• Proven track record of managing an engineering/technical team.
• Hands-on experience in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new attachments for market introduction.
• Manage UK Engineering, Technical documentation & Marketing team.
• Support Global Sales Team with special applications.
• Liaise with Production teams to ensure quality production.

Skills

Hydraulic equipment and gear design

3D CAD and simulation (SolidWorks)

Team leadership and development

New Product Introduction

Experience with ISO9001

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (desirable)

Job description

Technical Manager is sought for Auger Torque Europe Ltd in Cheltenham, UK

• Fantastic opportunity to join an established UK manufacturer
• Part of the senior management team with autonomy within role

About Our Client

Auger Torque has been established for nearly 20 years and is now owned by Kinshofer (part of the Lifco Group). An innovative and progressive thinking company with £11 million turnover combined with strong margins. They have created a new standard in the Earth Drill and Trencher attachment market with the customer at the centre of everything they do. With four manufacturing bases worldwide they are satisfying the demand for high quality products in over 70 countries on all seven continents.

The company's success is founded on its reputation for providing high-quality, value-for-money attachments with world-class reliability.

Job Description

Main responsibilities of the Technical Manager include:

• Design, develop and introduce to market innovative new attachments
• Manage UK Engineering, Technical documentation & Marketing team
• Identify and implement improvements to current models
• Support Global Sales Team with special applications and technical advise
• Liaise with Production teams in UK, China and Australia to ensure cost‑effective, high quality production
• Manage technical warranty and ISO9001 processes
• Represent Auger Torque technically within Kinshofer Group

The Successful Applicant

This role is part of the senior management team and is critical within the organisation so will require someone with previous experience within the Construction Plant manufacture industry or similar markets, with a proven track record of managing an engineering/technical team and being heavily involved in New Product Introduction.

The successful Technical Manager will have:

• Experience of hydraulic equipment and gear design
• Experience in 3D CAD and simulation, preferably SolidWorks
• Leading and developing teams of technical staff
• New Production Introduction experience
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (desirable)
• Construction equipment sector experience or similar
• Experience in ISO9001
• Experience in working with customers in a “hands on” fast-moving environment

With HQ based near Cheltenham, the ideal candidate will be commutable to this location but this role will include a small amount of travel.

What's on Offer

£45,000 basic salary + up to £10,000 bonus based on company and individual targets, 25 days holiday + bank holidays.