Head of E/E

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Who we are:

Working together, growing together, and creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. EDAG Engineering Limited is part of the largest independent German consultant company in the UK with a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You'll go your own way in your career at a high level - nationally or internationally.

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Head of Electrical/Electronics

Location: Leamington Spa

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Area: E/E

Key Responsibilities:

• Report into the Managing Director, this role will lead all aspects of responsible technical discipline(s) to deliver company's targets.
• To support the MD the creation and review of the engineering roadmap.
• Provision of engineering resources and expertise the end to end customer programme delivery.
• Responsible for the engineering P&L, business plan, budgets and costing.
• Lead business development activities within his/her responsible technical discipline(s) and support on other business development activities of the company.
• Under his/her supervision the technical team -UK or Global- will provide technical detailed quotations, which will identify and manage the potential risk of the projects, and create the initial project framework.
• Manage and develop the technical team's capabilities and performance to meet and exceed the current and future goals challenges set by the business, including coaching, retention and succession planning.
• Maximize the technical and project delivery capabilities of the team to make sure every member of the team is a technical expert in his/her field with excellent project delivery skills.
• Collaborate closely with other technical teams globally to develop integrated automotive engineering solutions and offer EDAG global capabilities in UK.

Requirements

• Educated to Degree level in Mechatronics, Electrical or Automotive Engineering.
• Experience in multiple technical areas (Electrical/Electronics, Vehicle Integration, software etc.).
• Proven experience in building and leading successful, cross functional, engineering teams.
• Experience in handling RFQs and delivering high quality quotations.
• Background in engineering consultancy business desired.
• Sound commercial and financial awareness with a strategic mindset.
• Driven and have a passion for delivering challenging projects.
• Excellent communications skill, have the ability to lead and motivate teams and work cross functionally.
• A natural mentor and coach who values personal relationships across the whole business.
• Well organized and delivery focused - with demonstrable track record of on-time delivery in a high pressure environment.

Benefits

What you can expect:
• Great work environment and competitive compensation
• Playing a key role in EDAG Engineering Limited's growth, and service offering through business development
• The opportunity to improve status and career development and training in a leading, independent and international Engineering Company
• The opportunity to work with different vehicle manufacturers around the world on the latest vehicles and technologies

EDAG Engineering Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

• Private Healthcare Plan
• Pension Plans
• Hybrid working
• Core office hours 9-3pm (40 hours per week working time)
• Training & Development
• 25 days annual leave + BH
• Generous Absence cover