Technical Director

Key role to play for this European Lighting Manufacturing business

UK Technical Director £70k+ Neg Basic Plus Co. Profit Share + Car

This company has an excellent reputation for providing products and solutions that are used in domestic, commercial and industrial environments. Quality, reliability and 'fit-for-purpose' performance are the key elements of success.

To maintain this position requires continual technical innovation against a background of changing legislation and a commitment at every level to reduce carbon emissions.

This is a new position in the Executive Team and reflects the importance of this function by it now being represented at the boardroom table.

The Role:

• To develop new products that support the ongoing growth of the business ensuring that product approvals are met
• Oversee all technical aspects of the company's manufacturing and QA processes
• Review the existing product range and, through value-engineering, look for opportunities to reduce costs / improve efficiency
• Foster a workplace culture amongst the technical team that inspires performance and is generally more outward looking

The Candidate:

• Electrical Engineering oriented graduate or similar calibre with experience in leading a technical team
• Able to demonstrate a successful track record in the core elements required of this role
• Sector experience involving the assembly of injection moulded and electrical components is preferred as this would be a distinct advantage
• Proven new product development project management skills that will also include demonstrable track record of gaining product approvals
• First class communication skills is required as with the ability to manage operationally and strategically with a strong business orientation to ensure an enhanced level of the job performance

Sound like you? Apply today ….