An opportunity exists to lead the Hybrid and Electrical Systems business unit. The position would involve leadership (both technical and line management) and deliver on-going client projects working in the area of HEV & EV Systems.
Essential: Electric Vehicle experience
Based in our Nottingham HQ and primarily responsible for leading the business’ system and controls function, IP creation and e-drive proposal and project delivery activities - particularly in control systems and associated technologies.
Your everyday tasks will include the provision of:
- Technical and commercial leadership for systems and controls engineering capability
- Compelling project proposals that demonstrate value to our customers
- Ownership for project delivery
- Strong liaison with other functional heads to ensure strong integration
You will be comfortable with:
- Meeting new customers and developing relationships
- Working closely with our commercial and sector leaders
- Operating within multi-discipline teams to win and deliver our e-drive projects.
- Leading and mentoring a team of engineers
Accountability / Key Responsibilities
- To lead technical teams and deliver client projects:
- Technical leadership of the controls team, including technical review of project portfolio, identification of improvements, actively promoting re-use and generation of IP & staff development on both an individual and team basis
- Day-to-day line-management of engineers (likely ~3-4 direct reports) & supporting resource planning
- Provide project technical leadership for projects within the controls area
- Interface directly with clients on technical issues
- Focus on delivery of projects on-time and on-budget
- Technical negotiations with clients and support of commercial discussions
- Support Sales Teams in through client interaction, proposal support and roadmap development
- Promotion of company capability throughout the global customer base
- Drive the development of future products and services