Head of Engineering
Norwich
Head of Engineering / Permanent/ Norwich- competitive salary depending on experience.
Position 1 Recruitment are looking for Head of Engineering to join our client design, and engineering manufacturing site based in Norwich.
Head of Engineering will be reporting to Plant Manager and have responsibility for all technical activities within the business.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* To establish and lead the engineering team, ensuring efficient use of resources to maximise output whilst ensuring rigorous attention to detail.
* Report technical information/engineering operation to group on a regular basis, as required.
* To ensure the engineering output OTD and quality, minimising the NCR associated to engineering activities.
* To work with other members of the Management Team to agree actions required for the smooth running of the company.
* To respond, as necessary, to technical queries raised by other departments.
* To support the Sales Department as required. This includes monthly meetings to review hot prospects and developments required to meet market demands.
* To assist in the evaluation of technical problems with the installed product base.
* To work with other factories to get best value for bought out components and complete machines, when appropriate.
* To take a leading role for promoting continuous development of design and analysis tools for use in the technical department with the target of improved accu...