Director of Engineering

Premier Engineering, located in Ashford, Kent, is a well-established manufacturing company seeking a Director of Engineering to spearhead its engineering function. With around 100 dedicated staff members, the company prides itself on driving innovation and maintaining a leading position within the industry. As the Engineering Director, you will play a crucial role in overseeing engineering projects and ensuring the company's continued success.

The ideal candidate for this role will have extensive experience in engineering leadership roles within the manufacturing sector. A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred, along with strong technical expertise in design, production, and process improvement. You should possess a proven track record of managing engineering teams and large-scale projects, as well as experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and motivate teams are essential qualities for this position.

As the Engineering Director at Premier Engineering, your responsibilities will include leading and managing the engineering department, developing and implementing engineering strategies aligned with company objectives, overseeing project delivery to meet quality standards and timelines, driving innovation through continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating with other departments to achieve company goals, managing resources effectively for optimal performance, staying updated on industry trends and technologies for a competitive edge, as well as representing the company in client meetings with technical expertise.

If you are a visionary leader ready to take on this dynamic role within our manufacturing team at Premier Engineering, we invite you to apply with an up-to-date CV that includes your availability and salary expectations. This position is ideal for experienced individuals looking to make an impact at a senior leadership level within an innovative manufacturing environment. Join us in shaping the future of our industry by applying today!

• Extensive experience in engineering leadership roles within the manufacturing sector
• Proven track record of managing engineering teams and large-scale projects

• - Strong technical expertise in design, production, and process improvement
• - Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• - Excellent communication and leadership skills

Seniority Level: Executive-Level

• Executive

Job Functions: Research & Development

• Engineering

Industries : Information Technology

• Manufacturing