Education Experience and Certification Requirements Bachelor s or master s degree in Mechanical Engineering Minimum of 3 years of management experience including design engineering of acoustic products In-depth understanding of the Acoustics including compliance to applicable standards and class requirements and regulatory requirements In-depth understanding of design engineering principles including Industrial acoustics manufacturing processes estimation Strategic leadership ability Able to demonstrate experience of working within design engineering function Strong working knowledge of 2D 3D CAD CATIA CAE Experience of managing a team Experience of testing and prototyping Membership of an industry related Professional Body would be advantageous Key Roles Responsible for leading a design team together with the development team to ensure the delivery of new designs from the concept stage to the development of prototypes through to finished products ready for manufacture Drive creative thinking ensure customer needs are considered and collaborate with the operations team to ensure products are designed for efficient manufacture Work on multiple major projects requiring innovative solutions that advance the technical field Long range strategic planning Project and product cost estimation as per scope of work and compliance to performance requirements Implement and manage continuous improvement principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training working practices and processes Key Responsibilities Strategy and Development Ability to capture and specify the design requirements and the development and validation needed to deliver successful systems products and components to meet exceed the customer s specifications Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice engineering vision strategy policies processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance General and Task Management Create a range of 3D models for a number of proposal production and development systems products and components using CAD Responsibility for the management of all Design activities including Request for Quotations RFQs Design freeze release Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis DFMEA Production Part Approval Process PPAP Design Verification Product Validation DV PV testing and Computer-aided engineering CAE Present design costs changes and budgetary information effectively to CEO and customers and provide regular progress updates Liaise closely with all departments to fully understand design requirements Respond to Requests for Quotation RFQs from the Business Development Sales team Create initial feasibility studies Conceptualise new designs and design revisions Create detailed costed design blueprints Provide support to production to improve lead times Improve reliability performance to reduce or eliminate warrantable issues in the field Deal with parts suppliers involving Purchasing where necessary Design in-line with International standards and legislation 2D and 3D CAD to produce designs drawings and models specifically in Auto CAD CATIA Analyse issues to resolve issues for example stresses using tools such as Finite Element Analysis FEA Failure Mode and Effect Analysis FMEA Prototyping Drive forward product development innovation and think outside the box to generate engineering advantage for customers thinking creatively to develop new improved solutions Identify and implement design improvements functionality cost design for manufacture Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors Be customer facing Embrace and champion continuous improvement People Management Assign engineering resources to Research Development and technology projects and strategy Manage the design and engineering team to produce a range of concept design schemes for recent products as well as updating existing product designs for a number of automotive customers Ensure the delivery of the People Strategy within area of accountability Motivate and coach the team to operational success Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them Lead the team in new product development projects Set department objectives KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors Provide technical expertise to the team Financial Budget and Control Hold responsibility for departmental budget Cost projects and managing projects to agreed budgets Relationship Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance Work collaboratively negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the engineering strategy Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on engineering design engineering Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimising cost Stay current and up to date on any technology changes that may affect engineering design and development and advise others of any impact Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on designing activities Assist Senior Management in ensuring effective relationships with client businesses through maintaining an appropriate technical interface between engineering design and customers Self Management Comply with the Health Safety and Environmental Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions Embraces personal challenge Confident rounded thinking Takes ownership for team cohesion Is self aware Is resilient influential optimistic and open to change Driven by success Organised and methodical with a can-do will-do approach Exhibit a willingness to do things differently and consistently translate ideas into actions that deliver results Skills and Attributes Broad experience of working in an mechanical Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 35 000 00 - 45 000 00 per month Benefits Health insurance Provident Fund Work Location In person