Head Of Powertrain Electrification

Powertrain electrification is an increasingly prevalent within the automotive sector so this is your opportunity to join a globally recognised technologically advanced powertrain team to drive their electrification capabilities forward.

Your role will be to act as the technical lead for the company in the growing area of Electric Powertrain. You will represent the company at technical conferences and customer meetings. and assist in the growth of the business in this area and develop a growing team and facilities to enable them  to maximise business opportunities available.

Duties

To develop and maintain a level of expertise within powertrain electrification

To plan skills and facility requirements required to support the business needs

To assist in the recruitment of suitable candidates required to fill any skill gaps identified

To support the business development and sales process relating to powertrain electrification

Define project work scope, deliverables and project timing

To plan and supervise engineering projects

To work together with analysis, design, development and calibration engineers

To analyse test results, prepare technical reports and create test plans

To support the design of parts for development testing

To liaise with program suppliers, internal and external customers

To prepare engineering program quotations

To prepare technical papers and presentations

Responsible for the quality of the test data, results analysis and reporting

Supervision and development of less experienced staff

Participate in research programmes

Contribute to planning of future research activities

A Degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering preferred)

Previous experience in relevant automotive role

Skills and Experience

Sound numeracy skills and good knowledge of automotive electrification

Good computer literacy

An experienced user of MS software: Word, Excel, Power Point, Project

Able to lead and motivate a team of engineers

Excellent communication skills

Strong negotiation skills

Presentation skills in both a business development capacity and as a means of providing project status to the customer

Good facilitator of meetings is desirable

The ability to identify and control risks to an engineering program is desirable

Good time management & delegation skills are desirable

A proven track record of managing an automotive engineering project through to completion

Managing and leading teams of greater than 10 engineers

Competencies

Take ownership and enjoy resolving problems

Possess a trustworthy, reliable and responsible attitude

Have the proven ability to work effectively in a small team

Be adaptable, creative and enthusiastic

Confidence and ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Ability to work well under pressure and to strict time constraints

Excellent salary with industry leading benefits including a car allowance and private healthcare