JOB- Product Engineering Manager
LOCATION- Reading (hybrid/remote working is available)
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £50,000 - £85,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
My client is a specialist manufacturer within the Oil & Gas, Subsea and Renewable Energy industries. They are looking for a Product Engineering Manager to join their team in Reading on a permanent basis (hybrid/remote working is available).
The Product Engineering Manager will ideally have the following attributes:
- BSc / BEng in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- 5 or more years' of industry experience working in similar Mechanical or Hydraulic Design role
- Proven ability to take products from conceptual design to being sold commercially
- Experienced setting up and implementing new ERP systems
- Experienced managing teams
- Ideally be experienced working in a small business and driving for growth
- Proficiency with CAD software – ideally Inventor or similar
- Oil & Gas, Subsea, Renewables, Hydraulics or similar industry experience would also be beneficial
- Ability to drive Engineering development
- Good mathematical and general engineering knowledge
- Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials – sheet metal, castings, machining etc.
- The ability to understand system requirements
- Be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
- Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
The Product Engineering Manager role will involve:
- Managing a team working on the company's product range
- Being involved with Engineering/Design as well as overseeing New Product Development and Introduction processes
- Taking things from concept to launch
- Helping to develop existing products on a technical level
- Liaising with customers as required keeping them up to date with project progress
- Producing technical drawings as needed
- Offering technical support
- Sourcing and selecting components that are required
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.