Head of Engineering (Cable Assembly)

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We are a leading manufacturer of cable, fibre, and network solutions operating at the cutting edge of the Aerospace, Telecoms, and Satellite industries. We pride ourselves on our unrivaled technical expertise, precision manufacturing, and exceptional customer service. Our vision is to have the strengths of a big company combined with the agility and warmth of a small company. We have grown at a phenomenal rate in a short space of time and are still growing!

Head of Engineering (Electrical)

Want a position that is interesting and challenging? Ever wanted more autonomy and for every day to be different? Want to be a part of a fast-growing company and play a major role in its success and the driving force behind the engineering department? This opportunity is not for everyone, but it could be for you!

This position is for a forward-thinking Head of Engineering who wants to be challenged every day. To be a successful Head of Engineering you will need the ability to take complex problems and form Cable Assembly solutions that meet quality standards in a multitude of sectors that include Defence, Aerospace, and Nuclear, just to name a few.

The Role;

· You will be technically responsible for the entire product lifecycle, including new product development from inception through to launch, and engineering the build of cable assemblies to AS9100D standards

· You will lead and manage a multidisciplinary Engineering team.

· Develop a cohesive and high-performing engineering culture that embraces engineering best practices.

· Lead, motivate, and performance manage staff.

· Take ownership of NPI, product development roadmap, and product life cycle management.

· Ensure all products are commercially viable, and efficient to manufacture and meet the quality and business expectations.

· Enable and participate in monthly senior management meetings.

· Support procurement and supplier selection from technical aspects.

· Establish and promote best practices in health, safety, and environmental matters in conjunction with HSE lead.

· Pre-scope the project, and identify and address potential pitfalls.

· Hold kick-off and wash-up meetings.

· Hold regular reviews.

· Ensure regular communication with the customer.

· Keep the SMT and relevant informed of project status.

· Develop and embed processes to ensure projects run smoothly.

· Ensure all projects are completed with relevant documentation including works instructions.

· Ensure all documentation including technical queries and associated costs are recorded.

· Ensure delivery of complete on-time, on-budget projects.

· Build good working relationships with internal colleagues and external customers.

· To oversee, and provide guidance and support to the Engineering Technical Support engineers on all matters and associated duties relating to projects.

· Validate costs and identify opportunities for innovation, improvements, and cost savings.

· Liaise with suppliers, customers, and others as required.

Candidate Requirements;

· HND, HNC, time served in Electrical Engineering

· Engineering the build of cable assemblies to AS9100D standards

· Proven people-management skills.

· Previous experience in leading projects

· Ability to run an engineering department

· Experience in managing engineering teams including building and leading productive, high functioning, and distributed teams

· Ability to work with product teams in defining tasks and creating roadmaps

· Ability to foster and create positive engineering cultures

· Ability to communicate with technical and business stakeholders

· Past experience working in a highly regulated industry

· Experience working for global companies with multiple geographies

· A dedicated technical professional with a proven track record.

· Minimum of 3 years of experience at a senior engineer level within an engineering/technical department in a manufacturing business.

· Detailed knowledge of design for manufacture.

· Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Experience or working to achieve KPI targets.

Project management skills, particularly resource scheduling and proven on-time project delivery.

Our Values

Integrity We operate with full transparency and are open, honest, and fair in all aspects of business. We are committed to doing the right thing every time by our colleagues, customers, and the wider community.

Excellence We are the experts in the room that provide high-quality solution-focused outcomes as trusted partners to our customers. We invest in our people and systems to ensure the continued success of our innovative solutions. Our solutions are engineered, manufactured, inspected, tested and documented to the highest of standards resulting in a quality, on-time solution, every time.

TeamworkWe care deeply about and respect our colleagues and customers. Every individual is respected for their expertise, knowledge and value that they bring to our collective business. We are one team that works in sync to deliver world-class solutions to our valued customers.

DiversityWe believe that a diverse team is best placed to serve a diverse customer base, we value all people from all walks of life and recognize that there is not just one path to success. We passionately believe in the power of social mobility, and we are committed to offering development opportunities to all.

Benefits

We can offer you all the normal perks - competitive salary, bonus scheme, Christmas shutdown, 25 days holiday, private health care cash plan, high street discounts, pension, employee assistance programme, employee referral bonus scheme, company social events plus a real opportunity to develop in a hugely successful and growing company.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer

With our focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion, Gem Cable Solutions will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, age, colour, religion, sex, national origin, or sexual orientation.

With our focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion, Gem Cable Solutions will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, age, colour, religion, sex, national origin, or sexual orientation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St Albans, AL4 9LP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Electrical Engineering: 7 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person